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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"><channel><copyright>Copyright (c) 2007 Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</copyright><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 08 17:02:49 -0700</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Sep 08 17:02:49 -0700</lastBuildDate><docs>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news</docs><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news</link><description><![CDATA[Railroad News]]></description><title>Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</title><image><title>Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</title><url>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/images/logo.png</url><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news</link><description><![CDATA[Railroad News]]></description></image><managingEditor>Rio Grande Scenic Railroad - info@riograndescenicrailroad.com</managingEditor><webMaster>Ethos Media Creative Group - info@ethosmedia.com</webMaster><generator>Ethos Media Creative Group - info@ethosmedia.com</generator><language>en</language><category>Tourism Railroads</category><ttl>60</ttl><dc:publisher>Rio Grande Scenic Railroad - info@riograndescenicrailroad.com</dc:publisher><dc:creator>Ethos Media Creative Group - info@ethosmedia.com</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-09-05T05:02:49-07:00</dc:date><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:rights>Copyright (c) 2007 Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</dc:rights><item><title>The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Builds Up Steam For 2008</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/two-steam-engines-and-five-dome-cars</link><description><![CDATA[The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad announced this week the acquisition of two additional vintage steam engines and five dome cars for its tourist train operations headquartered in Alamosa.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 07 12:56:11 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/two-steam-engines-and-five-dome-cars</guid></item><item><title>All Aboard for the North Pole Express!</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/north-pole-express</link><description><![CDATA[Preparations are underway for a special holiday season train announced this week by the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. The whimsical North Pole Express will make its first run on Friday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. to Monte Vista, and will run on select dates to both Monte Vista and other dates out of the town of La Veta through Sunday December 16th. A special trip to the Monte Vista Holiday Festival Parade on Saturday, December 1st is also planned.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 07 09:17:50 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/north-pole-express</guid></item><item><title>Fall Color in Full Swing on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/fall-color-at-la-veta-pass</link><description><![CDATA[Photographers and fall color connoisseurs alike will have a chance to capture hills and canyons on fire with brilliant fall colors on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad's San Luis Express this weekend.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 07 00:26:40 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/fall-color-at-la-veta-pass</guid></item><item><title>Michael Martin Murphey Draws and Delights Crowd of 350 on La Veta Pass</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/michael-martin-murphey-draws-350-at-la-veta-pass</link><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of concert-goers gathered in the 
meadows of remote and picturesque La Veta Pass Saturday 
evening to see singing cowboy poet Michael Martin Murphey 
perform &amp;#150; the debut event in the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad&amp;rsquo;s 
High Altitude Concert Series.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 07 10:42:58 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/michael-martin-murphey-draws-350-at-la-veta-pass</guid></item><item><title>The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Presents Michael Martin Murphey in Concert on La Veta Pass</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/rgsr-presents-michael-martin-murphey</link><description><![CDATA[Singing cowboy poet and widely-loved Western Music Hall of Fame inductee Michael Martin Murphey will perform in a magical setting under the stars when the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad hosts a first-of-its-kind outdoor concert on La Veta Pass on September 8, 2007.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 07 13:28:24 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/rgsr-presents-michael-martin-murphey</guid></item><item><title>Kids Ride Free This Summer with a "Golden Ticket" from the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/kids-ride-free</link><description><![CDATA[The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad launches its end-of-summer “Golden Ticket” program Monday, July 30, offering two free tickets for kids 12 and under for every paid adult ticket, redeemable any weekday until Friday, August 31, 2007.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 07 11:04:14 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/kids-ride-free</guid></item><item><title>Rio Grande Scenic Railroad offers rodeo-goers special mini steam excursions on The Stampeder for just $10 round-trip</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/the-stampeder</link><description><![CDATA[The railroad's vintage steam engine, the SP 1744, will pull short-line excursions between the two towns on Thursday and Friday, July 26 and 27]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 07 11:07:34 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/the-stampeder</guid></item><item><title>Make this 4th of July memorable with a special steam excursion on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/4th-of-july</link><description><![CDATA[Spend this 4th of July cruising the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo backcountry by rail this year on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad's San Luis Express]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 07 20:41:54 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/4th-of-july</guid></item><item><title>Rendezvous with the "Galloping Goose" in Antonito on Friday, June 22</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/rendezvous-with-the-galloping-goose-in-antonito</link><description><![CDATA[The SP 1744 will whisk excited railfans and public passengers alike down to Antonito to rendezvous with the unique and delightful &quot;Galloping Goose&quot; as it rolls through Cumbres &amp; Toltec Scenic Railroad territory.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jun 07 08:58:28 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/rendezvous-with-the-galloping-goose-in-antonito</guid></item><item><title>Cool Off With Hot Summer Specials on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/cool-off-with-hot-summer-specials</link><description><![CDATA[As part of its growing summer lineup, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad invites people of all ages to join us on Friday, June 22nd, for fun rides, wild water play and a pizza lunch on the Waterpark Special.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 07 14:53:11 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/cool-off-with-hot-summer-specials</guid></item><item><title>Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Opens this Weekend, Celebrates New Steam Engine</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/rio-grande-scenic-railroad-opens-celebrates-steam-engine</link><description><![CDATA[Sales more than double this year as passengers across
the country get set to make summer memories on the rails,
experience vintage railroading over legendary La Veta Pass.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 07 16:58:52 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/rio-grande-scenic-railroad-opens-celebrates-steam-engine</guid></item><item><title>Special, Commemorative Trip on June 13th</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/san-juan-commemorative-special</link><description><![CDATA[For the first time since the opening of the Cumbres &amp; Toltec Scenic Railroad in 1970, passengers can experience a steam-powered ride between Alamosa and Antonito on a one-time, special trip.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 07 16:54:08 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/san-juan-commemorative-special</guid></item><item><title>Mission Accomplished: Vintage Steam Engine Touches Down Safely in Alamosa</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/vintage-steam-locomotive-lands-on-track</link><description><![CDATA[Press, train enthusiasts and members of the community gathered for most of the day Wednesday at the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad railyard at 6th and State in Alamosa to watch the SP 1744 as it was safely unloaded from rig-to-rails. The engine, a vintage, turn-of-the-century steam locomotive with a colorful past, now begins a three-week-long makeover to ready it for service on Memorial Day weekend, the kickoff to the railroad's 2007 season.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 07 19:01:59 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/vintage-steam-locomotive-lands-on-track</guid></item><item><title>Rio Grande Scenic Railroad says thank you to San Luis Valley residents with a special ride, discounted rates, on Thursday, May 24th</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/community-special</link><description><![CDATA[In thanks for the community support they've received from Alamosa and throughout the valley, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad is offering a special treat to valley residents: an exclusive, residents-only ride to La Veta on Thursday, May 24th, two days before the train's official season starts on Memorial Day weekend.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 07 21:13:43 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/community-special</guid></item><item><title>Alamosa's Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Welcomes 1901 Steam Engine, Plans Memorial Day Weekend Kick-Off Event</title><link>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/steam-kickoff</link><description><![CDATA[Newly re-awakened Rio Grande Scenic Railroad closed the deal Wednesday on a &quot;new&quot; 1901 2-6-0 steam locomotive, the SP 1744, from Rio Grande Pacific. The engine will arrive in Alamosa next month to kick off the railroad's second season, with weekend, holiday and charter service over La Veta Pass beginning Memorial Day weekend. Weekday and non-holiday service will continue to be provided by existing diesel engines.]]></description><category>Scenic railroad news</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 06 11:28:59 -0700</pubDate><guid>http://www.riograndescenicrailroad.com/news/steam-kickoff</guid></item></channel></rss>
