Machinery
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is known for its extensive collection of rolling stock which can be viewed at both our Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado rail yards. Walking tour brochures are available at our depots or you can download a walking tour map of our depots/yards on the Maps page. For a comprehensive list of the C&TSRR rolling stock, go to Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has four operating coal fired, steam operated, narrow gauge locomotives - #484, 487, 488, and 489. Locomotive #489 just joined the line in 2008 after an extensive recondition (see photos at right). Locomotive # 483 is on display at the Chama station but is not in operation.
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Testimonial: "I enjoyed being able to explore, at
will, the loco depot and yard at Chama and
to photograph the locos and rolling stock."
Cumbres & Toltec Train Whistles
Below are the whistles used by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. For hundreds of years, train whistles have communicated important functions among the crew. Each railroad has its unique set of whistles that its personnel need to know to work in conjunction with each other and ensure safety. Although the signals are the same for all engineers, each person has their own signature way of blowing the whistles. Click on the different whistles below to sample all the whistles used on the C&TSRR. Note: The whistles are illustrated to show • for short sounds and — for long sounds.
| — | Apply brakes | |
| • • | Proceed | |
| • • • | Backup / Stop at the next station | |
| • • • • | Call for signals / Second locomotive engineer assist in charging brake pipe | |
| — — • — | Approaching a crossing | |
| — — • | Approaching a meeting or waiting point | |
| • — • | Message to second locomotive engineer to set brakes | |
| — • | Obstructed view / Answer to yellow flag | |
| • • | General answer |
You be the judge!
The whistle being used on the 489 was donated to the C&TSRR by John Reed, the late president of the Santa Fe Railroad. He claims the Santa Fe whistles had a nicer sound than the Denver & Rio Grande Western whistles normally used on the K-36 locomotives. Come ride with us and YOU be the judge---
Photo Galleries
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