There’s nothing like the beauty and raw power of being up-close-and-personal with a locomotive. Enjoy the ride of a lifetime upfront with our engineer in the cab, a very special place to take in one-of-a-kind views of the Royal Gorge.
Now through March 28, you can ride in an F-7 / 403 engine in Southern Colorado.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to experience this meticulously renovated locomotive, one of the finest in the world! Proudly repainted into a heritage scheme of the famous D&RGW that has plied the rails of the Royal Gorge since its original construction, our 1949 locomotive symbolizes our commitment to reviving the bygone glory and glamor of rail travel through one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders of our world.
Throughout your journey, our engineer will share fascinating facts and history about the Royal Gorge and this historic Route through the Colorado Rockies. Guests remain in the Engineers cab throughout the journey.
Ride with the Engineer guests must be at least 13 years old and minors between the ages of 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Guests must also be able to climb steep stairs (17 inch height per step) comfortably and safely. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required by all. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page for additional important details. Book a Ride