 At the end of 1970 it operated of road on of track; that year it carried 7733 ton-miles of revenue freight and 21 million passenger-miles.Two of the most scenic routes survived in operation by the D&RGW until they were sold to tourist railroad operators.The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad assumed operation of the line between Antonito, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico in 1970.