Today in Santa Fe, the C&TS Railroad Commission voted to award a management contract to the Rio Grande Railway Preservation Corporation (RGRPC) contingent upon sufficient funding becoming available through the state of New Mexico allocations process and from an expected $3.3 million grant from the Economic Development Authority. The contract represents a significant departure from the previous business model where the property and equipment was leased to an independent operator.

Under this new arrangement, the Commission has entered into what is essentially a purchase-of-services contract. The commission will reimburse the RGRPC for managing the rail operations including train service, shop work, marketing/ticket sales, and at least some of the track work. The new contract anticipates regularly scheduled joint RGRPC board - Commission meetings as well joint staff meetings. The commission will establish overall policy and direction with advice and counsel from its management contractor, the RGRPC.

For more details please folow the link

Cumbres and Toltec Information site

jay@chamasteam.com

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will start its season June 14.
The train will depart at 10 a.m. four days a week.
Tickets are $60 for adults and $30 for children, ages 2 to 11.
Here is the schedule:
Saturday and Tuesday: Chama to Antonito (one way)
Sunday and Wednesday: Antonito to Chama (one way)
For reservations:
Rio Grande Railway Preservation Corporation
P.O. Box 789
Chama, NM 87520
505-756-2151
FAX: 505-756-2694



Cumbres and Toltec Information site
jay@chamasteam.com