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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension
 
By Cosmos Mariner, July 13, 2025
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Marker
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1 ► New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, Chama — Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension — (Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad) —
Near Terrace Avenue at 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
[2012 marker – northwest corner of depot]has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in illustrating the history of the United States of America 2012 National Park . . . — — Map (db m280909) HM
2 ► New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, Chama — The Chama Railyard — Southern Gateway to Denver and the Mines —
On Terrace Avenue (New Mexico Route 17) just north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built When Silver Was King This portion of the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge railway, known as the San Juan Extension, was built to serve the rich mining areas of western Colorado. In late 1880, the D&RG reached Chama from Denver, CO, . . . — — Map (db m280854) HM
3 ► New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, Chama — Coal Tipple — The Last of its Kind —
On Terrace Avenue (New Mexico Route 17) north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Survivor 1924 saw the construction of three nearly identical coal tipples along the Denver & Rio Grande rail lines. Only this one survives, due to efforts by the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to shore up the foundation and . . . — — Map (db m280864) HM
4 ► New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, Chama — 1881 Log Bunkhouse —
On Terrace Avenue (New Mexico Route 17) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Terrace Avenue.
1881 Log Bunkhouse • oldest building on railroad 1924 Coal Tipple • 70 ft. high holds 60 ton, fast empty the only wood tipple left 1907 Water Tank • holds 50,000 gal. • unique style with two waterspouts — — Map (db m193153) HM
5 ► Colorado, Conejos County, Antonito — Cumbres Pass —
On State Highway 17 12 miles south of County Road 128, on the left when traveling north.
This memorial is the property of the State of Colorado Cumbres Pass Near Continental Divide between the waters of the Rio Grande and the San Juan ”Cumbres” is Spanish for “Summits” Altitude 10,022 Feet Railroad . . . — — Map (db m125500) HM
6 ► Colorado, Conejos County, Antonito — Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension — Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad —
Near U.S. 285 at State Highway 17, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m280800) HM
 
 
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