Add this Historic Train Ride to Your Colorado Bucket List

Colorado's rich history as, more or less, a product of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush back in the mid-1800s, is not only fascinating to learn about, but remnants can often be found still in existence to this day.

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There are countless mines, ghost towns, buildings that still serve a purpose, and even trains that can be accessed, giving today's history buffs a unique glimpse into the past.

One unique trip along a historic Colorado railroad that is available to take all these years later dates back to 1880 and should be on the to-do list of any train enthusiast and/or Colorado history buff.

The Historic Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is a Colorado Must-See

Originally built in 1880, the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is still operational all these years later and trips along the blast from the past are available for all of those interested.

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The railway was originally built for transporting mining materials such as silver and was unfortunately abandoned back in 1969. However, the historic railway was rejuvenated and became a sort of tourist attraction only a handful of years later.

The trip takes passengers along a 64-mile journey along the border between Colorado and New Mexico, crossing the border between states a total of 11 times.

Keep scrolling to take a virtual tour along this historic Colorado railway and catch a glimpse of what it's like to actually ride the train, as well as the scenery you can encounter on the trip.