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Colorado's Historic Trains 17 DAY SIX: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Your day begins as you board our motorcoach and ride to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the original Rio Grande Line. This is America's most spectacular narrow gauge steam railroad. Enjoy lunch onboard as you explore 50 miles of wild and rugged territory between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado, the highest point on the railroad. (B, L) DAY SEVEN: Royal Gorge Route Railroad Today, you get to enjoy another journey by train aboard the Royal Gorge. The 12-mile route follows the most famous portion of the old Denver and Rio Grande Western train line. You will ride through the "Grand Canyon of the Arkansas" on an unforgettable journey over the famous Hanging Bridge, which clings precariously to the steep granite walls of Royal Gorge. (B) DAY EIGHT: Colorado Springs This morning, you will travel aboard our motorcoach to the U.S. Air Force Academy and its famous Cadet Chapel (when available). Next, it's on to the stunning Garden of the Gods, a 1,300 acre park where flora and fauna reflect the rich diversity of the terrain, and red sandstone formations tell a unique geological story. The Garden lies at the base of Pikes Peak, which is your next adventure. "Ride to the Clouds!" aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest cog railroad in the U.S., which stretches nine miles long as it vertically climbs to almost 14,000 feet. This evening, everyone will assemble for a farewell dinner, sharing memories of this unforgettable rail journey. (B, D) DAY NINE: Denver and Home Following breakfast, you say goodbye to Colorado with fond memories of our western railroads adventure with a group transfer to the Denver airport for flights home after 12:00 noon. (B) HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Day One: Holiday Inn Select Cherry Creek,Denver, Colorado Day Two: Holiday Inn Summit County, Frisco, Colorado Day Three: Hampton Inn, Montrose, Colorado Days Four and Five: Sky Ute Casino Resort, Ignacio, Colorado Day Six: Ramada Hotel, Alamosa, Colorado Days Seven and Eight: Radisson Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Mesa Verde National Park