Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad Co
| Address: | 326 E 7th St, Leadville, CO 80461, USA |
| Phone: | +1 719-486-3936 |
| Site: | leadville-train.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
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Levon Fogel
Train leaves from cool old-timey depot. Runs parallel to CO 91. The train is way up high on the side of a mountain so you can get a great view of the valley below. Train stops at one point to let people out to check out the engine, caboose & water tower. I didnt know this attraction existed for the longest time. As they say "dream times extended and highly recommended".
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Nikki Nikintx
A wonderful trip. Polite and knowledgeable crew. For the morning trip be sure and take a jacket. Even if the sun is out the wind will be cold and you will want to get out on one of the topless cars for those great views. You can take your dog, if it is well behaved, but with the screeches from the brakes and the click and clack, it might become frightened.
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Melissa Padilla Wegner
Historic train ride through the mountains. We did the half day option. Open sided cars available as well as enclosed. There is a stop at the end to get out take pictures and view the engine and caboose. The engineer is knowledgeable and gives a narrative throughout most of the trip. Lots of information was given. Beautiful scenery.
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Jessica Jo Blinkinsop
Great educational activity to learn about Colorado mining. Beautiful views from the railroad as you hug the mountain side on the historical locomotive. Offer a military discount. Railroad tour guide shares plentiful knowledge on your way up the mountain. Well-kept bathrooms. Gift Shop was small but stocks local artisan merchandise.
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Ashley T
We had fun. Interesting facts along the way. We went July 29th and was chilly enough to see our breath and rained. So be prepared! The conductor said its snowed July 4th before. Some cars are covered some are not. Plus you can bring your own snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Alcohol and stuff sold on the train, also bathrooms.
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Larry Young
This is a fun and enjoyable way to spend a few hours. The train takes a route up along the mountains overlooking the Arkansas River valley and is very scenic. It goes up about 500 feet in elevation and about 9.5 miles, stops for a few minutes at a water tower and then returns the same route. Trip takes about 2.5 hours.
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Tonya Koehler
Very friendly staff, gorgeous views, and interesting facts about the town and railroad. My 6 year old said it was the best day of our vacation and my 9 year old loved it too. There are open-air and enclosed cars to choose from and a little snack and gift shop car as well as restrooms on the train.
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Kayla Knight
Did this train ride today! It was a fun and informative experience. Love that they have open and glass viewing rail cars. The gift shop was nice as well! Love that they had hot cocoa on board the train since it was cold today. Will recommend this to anyone with kids, couples, young and old.
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Shane & Melissa Mahaffey
Very nice relaxing and beautiful ride up and through the mountains. I like we could walk around while train was moving. Friendly staff. We even got to stop and get out to take some pictures. Definitely worth doing while in Leadville.
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Meg W
It was an alright experience. Cool views, some of the highest peaks, nice history lesson of the town. Didnt like it was a one way up and same way back down ride. But other than that it was a decent train ride.
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Cheryl Youree
Friendly staff and the price is reasonable. I was allowed to bring my dog. Call ahead to let them know. I filled out a form while on the train and kept Strawberry on a leash. The trip was fun and informative.
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Asma B
Beautiful ride on the train. sat down at the downhill side open area (need a hat+ sunblock and a light jacket) and enjoyed it. you might get a bit tired as the ride takes about 3 hours but it is still fun.
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Amy Arensberg
Great train ride through the mountains. You can experience beautiful views from open or closed cars. There is a stop along the way at an old water tower where you can get out and take some nice pictures.
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Jonathan Damron
Good ride for children - short enough to keep their attention and long enough to enjoy the scenery and learn a few things about the railroad and area we saw
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Amakaydala LadyRed
I really love the fact that this still happens, its still an awesome adventure and the knowledge you gain is pretty great! Awesome historical event
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opal dawn
I have lived here for over 10 years this is a beautiful and fairly inexpensive place to live with a small-town feel and neighbors you can trust
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Nathan Broadbent
Me and the kids had a good time, train ride just long enough. Snack bar well priced. The information and guide was fun to learn about the area
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Christina Linz
Fun for everyone in our family. Nice ride in the mountains, with a friendly crew. For an extra fee, you can ride in the engine or caboose.
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Elaine K
Fun experience for the family. We got to move around throughout the train. The views were beautiful and it was reasonably priced.
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Jon Jenkins
Make sure you set on the down hill side / same side as down town nobody tells you this, this side has most of the views.
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Grant Robinson
Beautiful scenery from open or closed cars. The conductor was very knowledgeable about the area as well.
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diane williams
Great ride. Through the changing aspens! Conductor did a great job. Very informative, and interesting.
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Angela Scull
Must do if youre in the area, learned a lot from the tour guide and the views are spectacular !
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Sam Hall
They were great. Took extra good care of us. Btw... you can pay extra to sit in the engine.
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Shane Sellers
Awesome train ride! Be sure to dress warm and be prepared to repel train raiders / pirates!
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benny smith
This was a awsome ride.Edge of the universe will take your breath Must do.
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Nicole Tuxhorn
Relaxing way to see the mountain view ,but dress warm for the outside cars
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Arthur Hirschfeld
A well run, professional, family run tourist railroad well worth the ride.
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Braden Dodge
Lovely atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff. Had a great time.
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Megan Weilandt
Great views, probably not the best for young children though!
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Abhishek Manekar
Great ride. Loved the 2.5 hrs in the woods. Recommended.
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Michael K
Train ride was fun and informative. The kids loved it!
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Patrick Henry
Beautiful scenery and a gracious crew. Very worthwhile
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Sheila Latta
Fun train ride with beautiful views! Pet friendly too!
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shanachie carroll
Didnt go inside, but the train is worth walking around
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Jeffry Kinzer
It was an alright ride in the Sept.fall colors.
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George Yankovich
Awesome train ride into the local mountains
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Bethany Purvis RE/MAX Connection
Awesome train ride with beautiful scenery.
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mike pankiw
Great place if you like trains.
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Leeann Decroo
Awesome ride with gorgeous views
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Jon Thiessen Sr
Views not quite what we expected
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Jen Parsons
The history and great prices!
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Patti Allard
Beautiful scenery!
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Malcolm Muir
Great train ride
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Rickie Meeuwsen
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