I've already done the one in the western part of the state -- the Durango & Silverton -- although it was 20 years ago, but we're going to be in central Colorado this time, driving from Sante Fe, NM up to Leadville CO.
What are the good/best railroads to ride?
Also, are there any hobby shops worth a stop?
TIA Norm
Royal Gorge F-7 Ride out of Cannon City (4 times a day?)
Pikes Peak cog out of Manitou (Colorado Springs) yes, thin air...
Take the Cumbres and Toltec from Chama, NM to Antonito, CO (and ride the bus back).
A couple have already been mentioned. I'll add the Georgetown Loop RR and the Leadville. Colorado & Southern.
Caboose Hobbies in Denver.
Another 15 mile ride out is a switcher/coach/ open gondola ride from:
Downtown Santa Fe, NM to Lamey, NM which is OR was the AMTRAK stop for nearby Santa Fe, NM......
Are they real railroads, or diesel powered?
Georgetown Loop is steam, LC&S uses diesels on historic right of way.
There used to be a "real" _very_ narrow gage excursion from Cripple Creek. Since gambling came to the mountains I don't know if they still run. The equipment was very old and had a rough life
It was still there last year. But it's less than an hour and consisted mostly of the guide pointing to a hole in the hillside and telling us what mine it used to be :-).
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