1940’s Livestock Special On The C & T Scenic Railroad

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad fall scenery never disappoints!

Based out of Chama, New Mexico, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is home to some of the most photogenic countryside in United States.

Listen to the beautiful sound of Denver and Rio Grande Western’s Baldwin #463 locomotive as she churns through the beautiful fall countryside of New Mexico.

#463 is seen here hauling a special photo op recreation of a 1940’s livestock train with heritage cars in tow.

Note: At 3:00 in the clip, #463 starts from a full stop on a uphill grade after waiting for her cousins #487 and #489 to complete their pass by.

D&RGW #463

• Builder – Baldwin Locomotive Works 1903
• configuration – 2-8-2
• Drive diameter – 40 inches
• locomotive weight – 136,650 lbs
• Nickname – “The Mudhen”

Let us know if you have ever taken this excursion train and what your experience was like! We would love to hear your comments!