Leadville Railroad

• ParkingParking is free in the large lot beside the depot. RVs and buses should use the north lot across 8th Street; an assistance drop-off is available near the boarding ramp
• AccessibilitySummer service has a ramp, an accessible car, and an accessible restroom; Holiday and Winter trips provide access to lounge cars. Add wheelchair needs to the reservation comments and confirm the exact car before travel
• WeatherThe depot is above 10,000 feet. Bring layers for rain, snow, hail, sun, and cold even in summer; trains normally run unless conditions become unsafe
• Regular TripThe current 2026 schedule lists spring, summer, and fall round trips at 2.5 hours unless otherwise noted; narration covers roughly half the trip
• Current Coach FareCoach is currently listed at $60 per adult and $40 per child age 4–12 on the 2026 schedule
• Current Lounge FareThe 2026 schedule lists lounge seating at $90, while a separate lounge page still says $86 for most rides. Use the live booking price at checkout
• Check InTickets are held at will call. Arrive 30 minutes early; unclaimed seats may be forfeited 15 minutes before departure
• SeatingSpring, summer, and fall coach seating is first come, first served. Lounge seats are enclosed, reserved, and assigned by staff
• OnboardConcessions and restrooms are onboard. Guests may bring food and nonalcoholic drinks; personal alcohol is prohibited, while the concession car sells alcohol
• PetsFriendly leashed dogs may ride only in coach during spring, summer, and fall with the operator's waiver. Holiday and Winter Express trips allow service animals only
• ChangesStandard tickets are nonrefundable. Date, time, or car changes cost $6 per ticket and must be made before the original trip for travel within 90 days; optional Trip Protection has separate terms
• ContactCall 866-386-3936 or email conductor@leadvillerailroad.com. The schedule also publishes 866-386-3934 specifically for reservation problems

The operator describes current public trains as vintage passenger cars behind a historic diesel locomotive. For spring, summer, and fall, coach choices include open-air cars, roofed semi-enclosed cars without windows, and mostly enclosed cars with open ends; all use first-come seating. Fully enclosed lounge cars have booth tables, large windows, reserved assignments, and heat when appropriate. A private caboose add-on is sold for groups of up to 12 after each guest first buys coach admission, and the 1007 enclosed heated coach is advertised for 2026 Holiday and Winter Express trips. The official history documents the 1987 acquisition of two GP9 diesel-electric locomotives, eight flatcars, four boxcars, and five cabooses, but that historical acquisition list is not a guarantee that every item remains active or will appear on a specific trip. Steam locomotive No. 641 is displayed near the depot and must not be presented as current excursion power.