Cumbres Pass, Chama, NM
Back in October 2014 I had a chance to follow the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad excursion train up to top of Cumbres Pass where it stopped for a break before continuing on to Osier and Antonito CO. The aspens were at their fall peak and I got a few nice pictures I want to share with you here.
Departure
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Excursion Train Departing Chama NM
October 8, 2014
Through the Aspens
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Excursion Train Passing through the Aspens North of Chama NM
October 8, 2014
Pure Gold! What a beautiful excursion. At points along the way one could almost reach out and touch the gold.
Crossing
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Excursion Train Approaching a Highway Crossing North of Chama NM
October 8, 2014
Along the route the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad crosses the highway a few times between Chama NM and the top of the pass at Cumbres Pass CO.
Climbing
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Excursion Train Climbing Over Cumbres Pass
October 8, 2014
A huffin' and a puffin'........
Blowing Off Steam
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Excursion Train Letting off Steam at Top of Cumbres Pass
October 8, 2014
Hmm.... so that's where that expression comes from...
Crack the Throttle
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Excursion Train Leaving the Rest Stop at the Top of Cumbres Pass
October 8, 2014
Off to Osier & Antonito CO we go.....