I was treasurer for the CTSMC operating company from 2006 to 2010 and according to my records the railroad made an operating profit in 2009 and 2010. 2007 was very close to break-even.
In computing operating profit (or loss), depreciation is not factored in, nor is the Commission office expense, which is generally fully covered by state appropriation. Also, separate accounts were maintained for capital expenses (locomotive rebuilds and heavy track work). They were paid for using Colorado and New Mexico state funds and not counted as operating costs.
Richard Tower