The Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad is an historic passenger railroad line embarking on leisure excursions from Leadville, travelling north from the city along the scenic Arkansas River Valley. 2.5-hour excursions travel along the former Denver, South Park, and Pacific and Colorado and Southern Railroad lines toward the Continental Divide, passing through beautiful areas of the San Isabel National Forest and offering unparalleled views of the Fremont Pass, Mount Elbert, and Mount Massive. Travelers can tour the train's caboose and engine and hear historical anecdotes about the region's railroading history and notable figures such as Molly Brown, Baby Doe Tabor, and the Guggenheims. Special excursions offered throughout the year include Devil's Tail BBQ trains, Wildflower Special trains, and package excursions offering opportunities for ziplining and whitewater rafting.

326 E. 7th Street, PO Box 916, Leadville, CO 80461, Phone: 719-486-3936

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