Sublette, NM is located at MP 306, about 25 miles west of Antonito.

Sublette boasts one of the most complete collections of railroad structures on the line. Included, of course, is the Section House. All of the buildings are lovingly maintained by the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec.

The small village is nestled into the north end of a short valley in one of the most remote areas on the railroad. It's truly a peaceful, beautiful location.

Approaching the remote mountain village of Sublette from the east.

View facing west.

Inside of Caboose 0579 facing west.

Inside 0579 facing east.

Bunk House

Speeder Shed

Is this the Coal Bunker? If so,

 it was moved from Allison

in 1945.

Section House

The Sublette Bunk House is made from hand-hewn logs, likely

dating to the original construction of the line in 1880.

Water Plug

In 2006 the Water Plug was temporarily out of service and a water car was placed in the 949' long Sublette siding to service the locomotives.

Heading west out of town

In October 2009 I spent the day at Sublette and took the following pictures.

It's a very relaxing... peaceful place. And the view is spectacular.

Train 115 (west bound)

I parked my truck just

above the town site

View from my tailgate

Cistern for water plug

Hats found along the ROW have been hung on the doors

of the Section House

by C&T crews

Stored ballast hoppers

Stored Motor Cars

I added my initials

to this aspen

Train 116 (east bound)

Heading from Sublette back to Highway 17 and then back to Chama. It's an easy drive,

but I wouldn't try it when it's wet unless you have an AWD SUV or truck.