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Moonlit Dinner Aboard Locomotive 168: Vintage Cars, Osier Station, and an Open‑Air Gondola
An evening ride from Antonito on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad featuring vintage 19th‑century cars, dinner at Osier station with local wines, and a moonlit return that includes access to an open‑air gondola and a historic caboose.
Moonlit Dinner Aboard Locomotive 168: Vintage Cars, Osier Station, and an Open‑Air Gondola.
From Antonito, the 168 Dinner & Beer Train unfolds like a living postcard: vintage 19th‑century cars pulled by historic locomotive 168 carry guests into high‑country silence, pause at scenic Osier for a meal accompanied by local wines, and return under moonlight with access to an open‑air gondola and a caboose that keep the evening tactile and memorable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Historic locomotive 168 and 19th‑century cars
The centerpiece of the evening is locomotive 168 hauling vintage 19th‑century passenger cars—an atmosphere that foregrounds authentic rail heritage and classic railcar ambience.
Dinner at Osier with local wines
The itinerary includes a dedicated dinner at scenic Osier station, where the service pairs a plated meal with local wines as part of the onboard experience.
Open‑air gondola, caboose access, and a moonlit return
Guests have access to an open‑air gondola and a historic caboose during the trip, and the schedule features a moonlit return leg that highlights nighttime vistas from the train.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The 168 Dinner & Beer Train is an evening immersion: boarding in Antonito, passengers settle into vintage cars as locomotive 168 leads the train into the mountains; the ride pauses at Osier for a plated dinner served alongside local wines, then reconvenes for an atmospheric, moonlit return, with opportunities to stand in the open‑air gondola or explore the historic caboose.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening ride suits — and what the supplied information says about restrictions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The 168 Dinner & Beer Train is operated by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad out of Antonito; the provided brief does not include detailed timing, duration, or booking logistics—contact the operator for those specifics.
No specific gear requirements were listed in the supplied information.
The trip includes access to an open‑air gondola and a historic caboose, plus a plated dinner and local wines at Osier station.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who operates the 168 Dinner & Beer Train?
The experience is operated by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
Where does the train operate from?
The service is associated with Antonito, Colorado.
Is dinner included on the ride?
Yes — the itinerary includes a plated dinner at scenic Osier station accompanied by local wines.
Are there opportunities to be outdoors during the trip?
Yes — guests have access to an open‑air gondola and can visit a historic caboose during the journey.
What makes this evening different from a daytime scenic ride?
This offering features a moonlit return leg after dinner at Osier, creating an evening atmosphere distinct from daytime runs.