Georgetown Loop Railroad, Incorporated Now
Operates Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad
The Georgetown Loop Railroad, Inc., a Colorado Corporation, ran the Georgetown Loop Railroad for the Colorado Historical Society, for a period of 32-years, until October, 2004. The Georgetown Loop Railroad, Incorporated attempted to renegotiate another long-term contract with the CHS. However, the final offer made by the CHS for an increase in fee, higher liability limits and a shortened operating term, forced the Georgetown Loop Railroad, Inc. to end operating its steam trains on the famous line and concentrate all efforts operating the Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad, located in Canon City, Colorado. We were very proud to have carried over 132,000 passengers during our last season operating the Loop, meeting demand with 3 steam engines, 2 diesels, 13 passenger cars, and the expertise of our outstanding employees. The historic steam equipment of the Georgetown Loop Railroad, Inc. may now be seen at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, CO.
Historic Steam Train Equipment Available for Lease
The Georgetown Loop Railroad, Incorporated is now offering operating steam engines, railcars and the expertise required to run a successful steam operation to interested parties. The same team of highly skilled individuals, along with capable historic equipment responsible for building the Georgetown Loop Railroad into one of the nations most successful scenic steam train operations is looking for serious partners to build another world class scenic narrow gauge train line. While still at the helm of the Colorado Historical Society's Georgetown Loop project, GLRR, Inc. carried 134,000 passengers during its last year of operation in 2004. For 32-years, the Georgetown Loop Railroad, Inc. carried hundreds of thousands of passengers safely, meeting demand, without missing a beat. Expertise in marketing, promotion, railroad safety and training, train handling, ticketing, retail sales, and everything required to run a profitable steam train operation is available. If you are interested, please e-mail leasesteamequipment@comcast.net (serious inquiries only please).
Choose your class of service:
Coach Class with comfortable seats & big windows to take in the spectacular views.
Parlor Class Enjoy first-class elegance in one of our luxurious parlor cars. Each car is well appointed with comfortable seats, big views, less passengers and a full service cash bar. Children welcome.
Vista Dome Experience the ultimate Royal Gorge experience in our classic 1950's Dome Car. Surrounded by glass in this upper level car, the views of the Royal Gorge are truly breathtaking.
Gourmet lunch features a delicious 3-course meal on every 12:30 departure. Choose from Osso Bucco, Stuffed Cornish Game Hen or New England style Crab Cakes. Includes salad & dessert.
Dinner Trains feature a 4-course gourmet dinner beginning with an appetizer, spring greens, an entree choice of fresh salmon or Angus prime rib, and dessert choice.
Murder Mystery Trains include the 4-course gourmet dining experience along with a classic "who dunnit" 
murder mystery. This class of service is very popular and often sells out early. We recommend making reservations well ahead of your planned departure.
Winemaker's Dinner Trains This season, we've added a total of four Winemaker's dinner trains throughout the 2007 summer season featuring wines from: Grande River Vineyards, Plum Creek Winery, Boulder Creek Winery and Canyon Wind Cellars. Each winery will be offering delicious Colorado wines paired with delicious entrees prepared by executive Chef, Jeff McGlothin. Both Jeff and the winemaker from each vineyard will be on board to provide our guests with personalized attention and background of the pairings. Dinner will consist of five courses paired with different varietals.
All passengers have access to one of our open-air observation cars for the best views of the Royal Gorge. Reservations are recommended by calling 1.888.RAILS.4U or by making an online reservation now. To find the train depot, turn left on 3rd Street from Highway 50 in Canon City. This will bring you to the historic Santa Fe Depot and the Gateway to the Royal Gorge.