MOONLIGHT WINE TASTING ON THE CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD

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Chama, N.M. & Antonito, Colo.---The Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad have organized the Moonlight & Wine Tasting Train for wine lovers on Saturday, June 22, 5 to 11:30 p.m. The festive train will depart from the Chama Depot. A photo opportunity will be offered along the way at Osier. Riders will enjoy wines from the Casa Rondena Winery of Albuquerque and a scrumptious prime rib and cod dinner at the Osier Dining Hall.

“The Moonlight & Wine Tasting Train allows riders to experience the magic of the San Juan Mountains at night and will be a treat for both wine experts and novices alike,” says John Bush, Cumbres & Toltec President. “Guests will taste great wines from New Mexico under the starlit skies of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado.”

Reservations: 505-880-1311 between Monday through Friday 8 to  5 p.m.

Cost:
$150 Parlor Car, $120 Tourist Car; $99 Coach; $89 Friends members. 

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is jointly owned and operated by New Mexico and Colorado.  The National Park Service recently designated the railroad as a National Historic Landmark.  It is the highest and longest steam-powered, authentic, narrow-gauge railroad in the U.S. The passenger railroad travels over its historic route between Chama, N.M. and Antonito, Colo. 

CUMBRES & TOLTEC 2013 SCHEDULE
The 2013 Cumbres & Toltec season runs May 25 through October 20, 2013.

The full schedule is listed on the website: www.cumbrestoltec.com.

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad climbs up to Cumbres Pass at an elevation of 10,015 feet and takes its passengers through some of the most scenic parts of the Rocky Mountains. The train traverses 64 miles, crossing back and forth between New Mexico and Colorado 11 times. All trains stop at the historic Osier Station for a homemade lunch including freshly made desserts.

Cumbres & Toltec riders can choose from the Victorian-era elegance of the luxurious Parlor Cars or the deluxe Tourist and Coach Cars. The Parlor Car, for riders ages 21 and up, offers a level of luxury, service, and comfort with attentive and friendly staff. Continental breakfast, snacks and soft drinks are served throughout the day on the Parlor Car and riders will receive a complimentary gift bag.  Deluxe Tourist Service offers café seating and other upscale amenities. The Gondola Car is open to all riders for open viewing of the mountains and abundant wildlife. There are full-service bars in the Parlor, Tourist and Concession Cars.

NEW and Special Excursions
Cumbres Sunset Train, Saturdays, 5:30 – 10 p.m. July 13 – August 17 Chama departure
Parlor $149 adult, child n/a; Deluxe Tourist $119 adult, $49 child; Coach $89 adult, $39

Sunday Express,  Sundays from Chama to Cumbres,  May 26 – Sept. 8  11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Parlor $129, child n/a; Deluxe Tourist $99 adult, $49 child; Coach $59 adult, $29 child

American Society of Civil Engineers Day, Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m.- 4p.m.

$79 adult;  $39 child

Day Out With Thomas: The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013
, Saturday, June 15, Sunday, June 16 and Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m.  On Friday, June 21, the last run will be 2:15 p.m. $18.90 per ticket.  Group discount: $14.70 per ticket for 20 or more.(DOWT tickets: www.ticketweb.com, 866.468.7630. Tickets can also be purchased at the Chama Depot during the event.)

Cinder Bear Express, Thursdays, July 11 -Aug. 15., 11  a.m. – 2 p.m.
$59 adult,  $29 child

Regular Daily Excursions
Trip #1 Antonito to Chama by Motorcoach, Return by Train
May 25 – Sept. 14, Monday – Saturday, Sept. 15 – Oct. 20 (Daily)
, 8:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Parlor $169 adult, child n/a; Deluxe Tourist $129 adult, $69 child; Coach $89 adult, $49 child

Trip #2 Antonito to Chama by Train, Return by Motorcoach May 25 – Sept. 14, Monday – Saturday,
Sept. 15 – Oct. 20 (Daily), 10 a.m. – 5:25 p.m.
Parlor $169 adult, child n/a; Deluxe Tourist $129 adult, $69 child; Coach $89 adult, $49 child

Trip #3 Antonito to Osier, Return by Train May 25 – Sept. 14, Monday – Saturday,
Sept. 15 – Oct. 20 (Daily), 10 a.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Parlor  $169 adult, child n/a; Deluxe Tourist $129 adult, $69 child; Coach $79 adult, $39 child

Trip #4 Chama to Antonito by Motorcoach, Return by Train May 25 – Sept. 14 (Monday – Saturday) Sept. 15 – Oct. 20 (Daily), 8:30 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
Parlor $169 adult, n/a child; Adult Deluxe Tourist $129 adult, $69 child; Coach $89 adult, $49 child.

Trip #5 Chama to Antonito by Train, Return by Motorcoach May 25 – Sept. 14 (Monday – Saturday)
Sept. 15 – Oct. 20 (Daily)
 10 a.m. – 5 :30 p.m.
Parlor $169 adult, n/a child; Adult Deluxe Tourist $129 adult, $69 child; Coach $89 adult, $49 child.

Trip #6 Chama to Osier, Return by Train May 25 – Sept. 14 (Monday – Saturday), Sept. 15 – Oct. 20 (Daily) Train departs Chama at 10 a.m.
Lunch at Osier
 (included in fare)
 Return to Chama by train at 4:05 p.m.
Parlor $169 adult, n/a child; Adult Deluxe Tourist $129 adult, $69 child; Coach $79 adult, $39 child.

The new Kids Ride Free promotion is available May 25 through Sept. 14 on daily excursion trips #1 through #6, Monday through Saturday in coach seating.  The Kids promotion may not be combined with any other discount.  Kids Ride Free is not available Sundays, evenings or on Cinder Bear Trains.  Lunch cost is $10.
Discounts are all offered for AAA, AARP, military, etc. 

INFO: 1.888.286.2737, www.cumbrestoltec.com

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Contact:
Jennifer Marshall
505-231-1776
jennifer@jmarshallplan.com
www.jmarshallplan.com