{"id":4042,"date":"2016-02-02T13:53:44","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T18:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/?p=4042"},"modified":"2016-03-12T00:37:21","modified_gmt":"2016-03-12T05:37:21","slug":"colorado-discoveries-47-royal-gorge-rr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/2016\/02\/colorado-discoveries-47-royal-gorge-rr\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado Discoveries 47: The Royal Gorge Route Railroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4056\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2015-12-26-Royal-Gorge-Route-Family-Pic.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4056\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2015-12-26-Royal-Gorge-Route-Family-Pic-1024x712.jpeg\" alt=\"We got a nice photo of the family before boarding. I wish Dave's Dad was more visible.\" width=\"630\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2015-12-26-Royal-Gorge-Route-Family-Pic-1024x712.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2015-12-26-Royal-Gorge-Route-Family-Pic-300x209.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We got a nice photo of the family before boarding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you might imagine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/N-Scale-Juniata-Division-Model-Railroad-102014813202441\/?fref=ts\">being the wife of a train guy<\/a>, I&#8217;ve been on a lot of trains. From the Amtrak Auto Train to dozens of\u00a0tourist railroads, we&#8217;ve experienced rides that range from luxurious to <a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/2013\/10\/colorado-discoveries-15-georgetown-loop.html\">utilitarian<\/a>, with lengths from just <a href=\"http:\/\/www.strasburgrailroad.com\/train-schedule\/events\/day-out-with-thomas\/\">15 minutes<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/2014\/08\/colorado-discoveries-38-durango-silverton-rr.html\">7\u00a0hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We have been driving past the <a href=\"http:\/\/royalgorgeroute.com\/\">Royal Gorge Route Railroad<\/a> depot for the past couple years on our numerous day- and weekend-trips to Monarch Mountain. We kept telling ourselves &#8220;We need to check out that railroad.&#8221; but hadn&#8217;t gotten around to it for a while. The Royal Gorge takes a 20 mile route along the Arkansas River that one can only see via this train or whitewater raft (or the Royal Gorge pedestrian bridge at the park).<\/p>\n<p>In 2014 we tried to get tickets for a ride, but the Holiday Train route we were interested in was sold out. The boys are too old for the Santa Train that dominates the holiday season, and besides, it didn&#8217;t take the complete route. Dave would have wanted the complete route.<\/p>\n<p>Dave&#8217;s parents visited during Christmas week and we got tickets for everyone for a daytime Holiday Train for the day after Christmas. We got the tickets nice and early (around Veteran&#8217;s Day) and were very pleased with the number of options available to us. We choose to do a 12:30pm trip so that we could see the beautiful gorge.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There are several levels to how one can experience a ride on the Royal Gorge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coach Class: There is comfortable seating and access to snacks, drinks, and bar service. $34-44 per person<\/li>\n<li>Club Level: These cars have table seating with full-service diner-type service for an addition cost. Snacks and bar beverage service is also available. $44-54 per person<\/li>\n<li>Vista Dome Level: These offer seating in special passenger cars that have windows that extend all the way into the roof. I highly recommend this way to see the spectacular scenery. Full service dining is available such as what Club Level has. $59-69 per person<\/li>\n<li>First Class: This is premium seating with a gourmet menu and wine pairings. There&#8217;s a minimum age (8) to participate in this level of service. $79-99 per person, with the cost of lunch being prepaid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Based on some recommendations from friends and the travel agent on base (mostly that the pre-paid option wasn&#8217;t necessarily worth the cost), we opted to purchase Vista Dome tickets and order lunch through their <a href=\"http:\/\/royalgorgeroute.com\/grill-menu\/\">lunch menu<\/a> for a separate cost.<\/p>\n<p>It was a very chilly day, so we were grateful for the nice warm seating on the train car.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4045\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0423.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4045\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0423-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"We had diner-style seating on our Vista Dome car.\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0423-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0423-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We had diner-style seating on our Vista Dome car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4044\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0422.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4044\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0422-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"We put the train fans on their own side of the aisle!\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0422-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0422-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We put the train fans on their own side of the aisle!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As soon as we boarded, we were able to order lunch and drinks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4046\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4046\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0435.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4046\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0435-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"I got a salad for lunch. I wasn't the best food ever, but it wasn't bad at all.\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0435-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0435-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I got a grilled chicken salad for lunch. I wasn&#8217;t the best food ever, but it wasn&#8217;t bad at all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4057\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0425.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4057 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0425-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0425\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0425-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0425-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I enjoyed a beer in one of their custom Santa Train pint glasses. I picked up one of these at the gift shop after the train ride.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once we were on our way, we thoroughly enjoyed the views out our dome windows.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4047\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4047\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0447.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4047 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0447-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0447\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0447-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0447-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It only got more narrow from here&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4054\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0549.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4054 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0549-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0549\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0549-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0549-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I spent some time out on the open-air observation car to get some more-clear photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4055\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0574.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4055 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0574-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0574\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0574-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0574-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Note how narrow the canyon is here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4048\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0460.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4048 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0460-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0460\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0460-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0460-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is terrain that&#8217;s tough to see via automobile. We found out there&#8217;s a hiking\/biking trail that parallels the route that our family will need to check out sometime.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0483.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4050\" src=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0483-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0483\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0483-1024x678.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/DSC_0483-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I highly recommend the Royal Gorge Route Railroad for visitors to Colorado. It&#8217;s a gorgeous route, it isn&#8217;t nearly as lengthy as the <a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/2014\/08\/colorado-discoveries-38-durango-silverton-rr.html\">Durango &amp; Silverton<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/thevollmerfamily.com\/MajorMom\/2013\/09\/colorado-discoveries-10-cumbres-toltec-railroad.html\">Cumbres &amp; Toltec<\/a> (and therefore doesn&#8217;t have the same kinds of prices), and if you&#8217;re visiting Colorado Springs it isn&#8217;t that far a drive.<\/p>\n<p>The train runs year round, <a href=\"http:\/\/royalgorgeroute.com\/\">but be sure to check the website for the specific dates<\/a>. The Santa and Holiday trains are really pretty, but you can enjoy seeing the whitewater rafters if you take the trip during the warm season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you might imagine, being the wife of a train guy, I&#8217;ve been on a lot of trains. 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