Because I live so far away, when I come to NG country I make it a long trip. Coming this year from July 1 through July 13. Pike's Peak, D&S, the July 7 #315 trip & SJ&RG trip. The hotel,rental car & meals as well as the train rides really add up. Gas is the least expensive part of the trip. I'd love to ride on the July 9 Chama-Cumbres trip too, but $175 after $295 on the 7th is just too much. And quite frankly, the morning Cumbres turn will be in perfect light to chase from the road. If there was an option to pay say around $100 to ride the afternoon Cumbres trip only on the 9th, I'd gladly buy that ticket.