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    Ride a BBQ Dinner Train in Leadville

    Enjoy smoked BBQ on an evening roundtrip train ride with Rocky Mountain views

    4.7 stars• 1.4K reviews
    From$106/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Roundtrip train ride, BBQ meal

    Highlights

    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.

    • Ride a roundtrip evening train departing from Leadville’s historic depot
    • Savor a BBQ meal with rotating meats, sides, and desserts
    • Listen to narration for half of the trip as you roll through the Rockies
    • Choose general seating with indoor and outdoor options, first come first served
    • Buy snacks, drinks, and alcohol from the onboard concession car
    • Use onboard restrooms during the ride

    What's Included

    • Roundtrip train ride
    • BBQ dinner
    • Narration for half of the trip

    Things to know

    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.

    Cancellation Policy

    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.

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    326 E. 7th St. Leadville Colorado 80461

    Experience provided by Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
    Experience provided by Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad

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    Adult (Coach)

    $106.58

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child (Coach)

    $81.14

    Ages 4-12

    0

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    1.4K reviews•Google Maps

    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We took the Saturday 430p to 630p train ride and it was wonderful! Sites were amazing!

    Photo of Christine McMahon

    Christine McMahon

    March 29, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We took the Saturday 430p to 630p train ride and it was wonderful! Sites were amazing!

    Photo of Christine McMahon

    Christine McMahon

    March 29, 2026

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