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The Ultimate Guide to Colorado’s Quaking Aspens: Why They Tremble, Turn Gold, and Thrive Around Leadville

Aspens One of Colorado’s most stunning features are Aspen trees. When they bud to beautiful green in the spring and then turn to brilliant gold

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Fall Trips on the Leadville Railroad

Fall Special Weekend Rides:Join us on the Leadville Railroad for our Fall Train Rides! As the leaves begin to paint the landscape with brilliant hues

July 24, 2024 No Comments

Wildflower Special

BOOk July 18th 10AM BOOK July 25th 10AM BOOK August 1st 10AM Wildflower Tours for 2026: July 18th – 10AM July 25th – 10AM August

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Easter Express

Hop on board the Leadville Railroad for Easter Fun! The Easter bunny has made us a new stop on his route. Enjoy a relaxing ride

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St. Patrick’s Day

Its your lucky day! The Leadville Railroad is open for business and your invited! Join us for a 2 hour journey through the beautiful San

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Sweetheart Train Ride

The Sweetheart Train ride on the Leadville Railroad is a charming and romantic experience set against the stunning backdrop of the Colorado Rockies. This special

October 16, 2023 No Comments

Scenic train rides through the Rocky Mountains!

Daily Trips Through September!

Available for same day walk-ins for more information please call 1-866-386-3936

Reservations recommended for trips September through January and all Special Trips.

YOUR TICKET TO MEMORIES

Daily Adventure at 10,000 Feet!

Come and relax on board the Leadville Railroad. 2.5 hours to enjoy the cool mountain air and escape into the mountains. Stunning scenery surrounds you wind up the mountains. Enjoy a captivating commentary from our conductor as you travel. Trips leave daily at 10AM and 2PM

Fall Specials

2 HOURS

Winter Express

A winter wonderland awaits you as you wind through the mountains on this snowy 2 hour adventure. Enjoy the calming snowfall and you relax in our heated lounge cars. A perfect winter getaway!

Rail and Zip 1/2 day Adventure!

Devils Tail BBQ Special

Come and experience a devilishly delicious BBQ dinner on board the Leadville Railroad. Unwind and relax on a mouth watering scenic adventure through the stunning Rocky Mountains! September 6th - 5:30PM

Holiday Express!

Daily Adventures at 10,000 ft.

Climb out of the heat and into the mountains on this 2.5 hour trip through the Colorado Rocky Mountains! Sit back and relax and you take in the cool breeze and listen to the captivating narration from our conductor. Trips leave daily at 10AM and 2PM

Zip and Rail 1/2 day Adventure!

Devils Tail BBQ Special

Come and experience a devilishly delicious BBQ dinner on board the Leadville Railroad. Unwind and relax on a mouth watering scenic adventure through the stunning Rocky Mountains! August 22nd - 5:30PMAugust 30th - 5:30PMSeptember 6th - 5:30PM

Fall Specials

Holiday Express!

The magic of the holidays comes alive on the rails of the Leadville Railroad Holiday Express! The train bursts with holiday decoration inside and out! Relax and spend quality time with friends and family on this unique holiday adventure! Reservations are suggested during December.

2 HOURS

Winter Express

A winter wonderland awaits you on a relaxing snowy ride through the mountains. Relax in our heated lounge cars as you enjoy the peaceful snowfall all around you.

Enjoy your vacation & make memories!

Summer Fun on theLeadville Railroad

A relaxing afternoon through the Rocky Mountains with friends and family on a scenic train ride

TRAIN SCHEDULE

We run Daily trips from Memorial Day weekend through September. October- April we run weekly rides. Please see Schedule for more information.

Unforgettable Family Adventures

WHY CHOOSE US

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About Us

Leadville Railroad

Explore our history, meet our team, and discover why the Leadville Railroad is the premier choice for authentic and memorable rail journeys in the Rocky Mountains.

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EXCITING NEWS

New things happening on the rails!

New Specials for 2024!

The Leadville Railroad offers historic train rides in Colorado Rocky Mountains departing from 326 E. 7th St. in Leadville, Colorado Passengers ride in vintage passenger cars behind a historic diesel locomotive, and wind up the Mountains to a stunning Colorado scenery.

Available for same day walk-ins
for more information
please call 1-866-386-3936

Come and relax on board the Leadville Railroad. 2.5 hours to enjoy the cool mountain air and escape into the mountains. Stunning scenery surrounds you wind up the mountains. Enjoy a captivating commentary from our conductor as you travel.

Trips leave daily at 10AM and 2PM

Come and experience a devilishly delicious BBQ dinner on board the Leadville Railroad. Unwind and relax on a mouth watering scenic adventure through the stunning Rocky Mountains!

September 6th - 5:30PM

Climb out of the heat and into the mountains on this 2.5 hour trip through the Colorado Rocky Mountains! Sit back and relax and you take in the cool breeze and listen to the captivating narration from our conductor.
Trips leave daily at 10AM and 2PM

Come and experience a devilishly delicious BBQ dinner on board the Leadville Railroad. Unwind and relax on a mouth watering scenic adventure through the stunning Rocky Mountains!
August 22nd - 5:30PM
August 30th - 5:30PM
September 6th - 5:30PM

The magic of the holidays comes alive on the rails of the Leadville Railroad Holiday Express! The train bursts with holiday decoration inside and out! Relax and spend quality time with friends and family on this unique holiday adventure!

Reservations are suggested during December.

Summer Fun on the
Leadville Railroad