Victorian Iron Horses on the C&TS - Volume 1
Eureka, Glenbrook, and the VIHR
As part of it's 50th anniversary celebration, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad hosted an unprecedented gathering of 5 narrow gauge steam locomotives built in the 19th century - the Victorian Iron Horse Roundup. The five locomotives were Denver & Rio Grande 4-6-0 #168, Denver & Rio Grande 2-8-0 #425, Eureka & Palisade 4-4-0 #4 "Eureka," Carson and Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Co. 2-6-0 #1 "Glenbrook," and Rio Grande Southern 4-6-0 #20. This 2-disc video features comprehensive coverage of the 9-day event, with a combination of trackside video and aerial footage along the 64 miles between Antonito, CO and Chama, NM.
The Roundup featured numerous special excursions, with doubleheaders being the norm on most days. Eureka and Glenbrook (the two 1875 woodburners) were always operated together, while #168 and #425 also ran as a pair most of the time. RGS #20 was fired up and on display, but didn't operate any excursions until August 31st after the conclusion of the Roundup. Those trips are covered in the companion volume: Victorian Iron Horses on the C&TS - Vol. 2. In addition to complete coverage of the Roundup, this program includes a couple of special trips the week before the Victorian event.
The video includes:
- Aug. 15th - D&RG #168 - Antonito to Osier w/ the historic cars
- Aug. 17th - D&RG #425 - Chama to Antonito positioning move for the VIHR
- Aug. 20th - Pre-VIHR preparations
- Aug. 21st - Day 1: D&RG #168 and #425 - Antonito to Big Horn
- Aug. 22nd - Day 2: Eureka and Glenbrook - Antonito to Big Horn
- Aug. 23rd - Day 3: Antonito Open House / Display Day
- Aug. 24th - Day 4: D&RG #168 and #425 - Antonito to Osier
- Aug. 25th - Day 5: Eureka and Glenbrook - Antonito to Big Horn Photographers Special
- Aug. 26th - Day 6: Eureka and Glenbrook - Antonito to Osier
- Aug. 27th - Day 7: Across the Railroad: All 4 locomotives - Antonito to Chama
- Aug. 28th - Day 8: Eureka and Glenbrook - Chama to Cumbres (only made it to Cresco)
- Aug. 29th - Day 9: D&RG #168 and #425 - Chama to Antonito (coverage to Cumbres)
Filmed entirely in HD, this 2-disc video chronicles what was undeniably the biggest steam event of 2021, with unparalleled in-depth coverage. This program gives you a front row seat to the once-in-a-lifetime Victorian Iron Horse Roundup. It features the breathtaking high country views the Cumbres & Toltec is famous for, plus 4 immaculately restored pre-1900 locomotives stretching their legs on the steep grades of Cumbres Pass.
This program has minimal narration (with the option to turn it on or off) and no distracting music. It's available on standard definition widescreen DVD, High Definition Blu-ray disc, and for rental or purchase through Vimeo's On Demand streaming service.
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