Enjoy smoked BBQ on an evening roundtrip train ride with Rocky Mountain views
2 Hours
Roundtrip train ride, BBQ meal
Ride the Devils Tail BBQ Special from Leadville and enjoy a relaxing evening train trip with a BBQ dinner onboard. Take in Colorado Rocky Mountain scenery with narrated commentary for half the ride.
You may not bring alcohol onboard; alcohol is sold in the concession car. Tickets are non-refundable, including during inclement weather if the train still runs.
Tickets for all trains are non-refundable. If capacity allows, you may change to another date or excursion; changes are subject to a $6.00 fee per ticket and must be made before the original trip date. No refunds for no-shows or late arrival.
Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before departure. Boarding starts 30 minutes before the train leaves, and you need to check in at will call at least 15 minutes before departure.
General seating is first come, first served. Lounge car seats are fixed and assigned, and the railroad may change seat selections if needed.
You may bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. You may not bring alcohol onboard, but you can buy alcohol in the concession car.
326 E. 7th St. Leadville Colorado 80461
The crew here really makes the experience special. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff who bring the area's history to life while keeping things fun and welcoming. The train itself features vintage late 1800s style cars with large windows you can open for photos, plus open-air sections where you can grab drinks and soak in the mountain views at 11,000 feet. The depot and gift shop add to the nostalgic charm, and they offer military discounts too. The scenery is the real showstopper, with passengers calling it beautiful and perfect for that quintessential Colorado mountain experience. Most find it relaxing rather than thrilling, which seems to be the intended vibe. A few practical notes: the caboose is a highly recommended upgrade if available, and snagging a booth makes for a more comfortable ride. Some mentioned inconsistencies with seating arrangements for families, and the food pricing gets occasional grumbles for being high relative to quality. Still, with hot chocolate and pretzels available onboard, most passengers found plenty to enjoy during their journey through the mountains.
We took the Saturday 430p to 630p train ride and it was wonderful! Sites were amazing!
Christine McMahon
March 29, 2026
We took the Saturday 430p to 630p train ride and it was wonderful! Sites were amazing!
Christine McMahon
March 29, 2026