ANTONITO TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
An Evening Aboard Locomotive 168: Sunset Wine, Victorian Cars and Moonlit Return from Antonito
A verified, 8-hour round trip from Antonito aboard original 19th-century Denver & Rio Grande cars pulled by locomotive 168 — this guide explains what to expect at each stop and what to pack for the ride.
An Evening Aboard Locomotive 168: Sunset Wine, Victorian Cars and Moonlit Return from Antonito.
Board in Antonito and step into Victorian-era rail travel: vintage Denver & Rio Grande 19th-century cars pulled by historic locomotive 168 carry guests west into mountain air for an eight-hour evening that pairs a glass of local wine and sunset views with a lakeside dinner at Osier and a moonlit run back to Antonito.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Open-air Gondola for unobstructed vistas
Guests may move between cars and ride the open-air gondola for fresh air and unobstructed photographic vantage points — an ideal place to watch the sun lower into the mountain horizon.
Ride in authentic 19th-century cars pulled by locomotive 168
The train runs in Victorian splendor aboard all-original Denver & Rio Grande cars with the line’s oldest locomotive, No. 168 (built 1883), providing a tangible connection to the railroad’s past.
Historic caboose and hands-on moments
Guests have the opportunity to visit a historic caboose and sit in the cupola to experience firsthand what riding in a caboose felt like during the railroad’s early years.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The trip unfolds as an evening procession: a 3:00 pm departure from Antonito with a served glass of local wine while the train climbs into wide views, a scenic arrival at Osier around 6:00 pm for a plated dinner of shrimp, steak and chicken, and a return through the dark where moonlit panoramas replace the earlier sunset.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this train suits — and who should check further details with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience lasts approximately eight hours with departure from Antonito at 3:00 pm and an expected return to Antonito around 11:00 pm.
Wear layered clothing (mountain weather can change suddenly), bring a jacket in late summer/fall, sunscreen and a hat, sturdy closed-toe shoes, protective eyewear for time spent in the open gondola, and bug spray.
The train departs from Antonito; wine service and dinner are provided en route and at Osier station as part of the itinerary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the train depart?
The train departs from Antonito, Colorado.
How long is the dinner & wine train experience?
The trip duration is approximately eight hours.
What time does the train leave and return?
Departure from Antonito is at 3:00 pm; arrival at Osier is around 6:00 pm for dinner; the train returns to Antonito at approximately 11:00 pm.
What is served for dinner?
Dinner at Osier includes shrimp, steak and chicken.
Can I move between cars and go on the open gondola?
Guests have access to walk from car to car and into the open-air gondola for fresh air and unobstructed views.
Is there historic equipment to see on the train?
Yes — the ride uses original Denver & Rio Grande 19th-century cars pulled by locomotive 168, and guests can visit a historic caboose and sit in the cupola.