Chama railroad repair set at $2 million

CHAMA, N.M. (AP) - It could cost around $2 million to repair a railroad trestle that burned on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad line that runs for 64 miles between New Mexico and Colorado.

Railroad spokesman Nick Quintana says two engineering firms that evaluated the fire-damaged Lobato Trestle agreed it was repairable.

He says the $2 million estimate comes from a preliminary report on a test to see how much weight the trestle could support given the damage from the June fire.

The railroad commission expects a final report Friday.

The Lobato trestle is insured for up to $360,000 with a $50,000 deductible, meaning officials will need about $1.7 million more for repairs.

Quintana says that means asking for help from New Mexico and Colorado, which own the railroad.