Even in the light snow just outside of Chama Rotary OY and its two locomotives put on a show in the bright sun.

Lake Lobato: The climb begins in earnest. The Cumbres & Toltec Rotary Outfit takes the turn at Lake Lobato as it emerges from The Narrows and digs into the 4% grade that culminates at Cumbr... (more)

Steam, smoke and snow
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Rotary OY approaches Colorado Highway 17 grade crossing at Coxo, Colorado, on March 1, 2020. The steam-powered rotary plow is being... (more)

Through the Narrows. Propelled by the muscle of two, 94-ton, K-36 Locomotives, the Cumbres & Toltec's Rotary Snow Plow "OY" pushes through the stretch of track known as "The Narrows" about ... (more)

Rotary OY poses by the coaling tower for a night photo shoot thanks to the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad and Peter Lerro Productions.

Rotary OY approaches Highway 17.

The Rotary train passes the photo charter participants.

The Rotary train rounds Windy Point clearing the track to Cumbres Pass.

Snow showers greet the Rotary train as it reaches the summit at Cumbres Pass.

C&TS ex-DRGW narrow gauge rotary OY plows the deep snow at Cumbres. This was the first operation of the OY since 1997, and was part of a two day event hosting about 150 photographers and spectato... (more)

Doing Battle with the Snow: Rotary OY charges up Cumbres Pass, spewing out a large cloud of snow. While snow was fairly light at the lower elevations, the drifts were significantly deeper f... (more)

C&TS ex-DRGW narrow gauge rotary OY plows eastbound just west of Cresco siding. This was the first operation of the OY since 1997, and was part of a two day event hosting about 150 photographers ... (more)

Rotary Rounds the Curve: Rotary OY clears the way as it heads up the hill toward Cumbres Summit on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. This scene was part of a special photo charter event... (more)

Steam Powered Rotary OY is clearing the rails on the Cumbres and Toltec. First time in 23 years, maybe the last. Hats of to everyone involved, it was well run and a great day.

Former DRGW Rotary OY is displayed in Antonito before being moved to Chama, NM and restored to operation by the CATS.