Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension
National Historic Landmark

Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension

Antonito, Archuleta County, Colorado
Listed
February 16, 1973
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
73000462

About this property

The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, often abbreviated as the C&TSRR, is a 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge heritage railroad that operates on 64 miles (103 km) of track between Antonito, Colorado, and Chama, New Mexico, in the United States. The railroad is named for two geographical features along the route: the 10,015-foot (3,053 m)-high Cumbres Pass and the Toltec Gorge. Originally part of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's narrow-gauge network, the line has been jointly owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico since 1970. The C&TSRR is one of only two remaining parts of the former D&RGW narrow-gauge network, the other being the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNG), which runs between Durango and Silverton, Colorado. The railroad has a total of 10 narrow-gauge steam locomotives (5 operational) and 2 narrow-gauge diesel locomotives on its current roster. The railroad also operates two smaller former D&RGW steam locomotives, Nos. 315 (owned by the Durango Railroad Historical Society) and 168 (owned by the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado), for special events and excursions.

Location

Antonito, Archuleta County, Colorado
37.01237, -106.24356

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension listed on the National Register?

Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension?

Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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