Numerous mines and shacks that remain from when the gold camps were booming, plus new mining activity, can be seen during the 45 minute trip. The depot contains a unique shop that features exclusive train memorabilia and gift items.
Free Parking is provided for train passengers.
He should know as he has completed most of the work on the fifteen ton massive machine himself in the shops behind the terminal, itself a relic almost one hundred years old. The train runs South out of Cripple Creek, past the old Midland Terminal railroad station, over a reconstructed trestle, and past many historic mines to the deserted mining town of Anaconda. Free parking is provided for train passengers. Reservations are not required.