CHAMA, N.M. -- The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad says two employees were injured when their tie crew motor car was struck by a passenger train heading west out of Antonito, Colo.

Railroad officials say the two crew members had shoulder and leg injuries as well as cuts and bruises. They were treated and released from the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara, Colo.

"Although, the accident wasn’t life threatening, it’s still a very serious accident with injuries," Marvin Casias said. "I am greatly relieved that both men are expected to recover fully from this accident."

Casias is the general manager of the railroad.

The collision shortly after noon Tuesday occurred east of Mud Tunnel in New Mexico and delayed the Antonito train for two hours.

The railroad is dealing with altered operations out of Chama due to a fire that damaged the Lobato Trestle in late June, several miles from the depot. Chama passengers are transported by motor coach to Cumbres Station, at the high point of the 64-mile line, for the trip to Osier, Colo., or to Antonito, Colo.

The narrow-gauge Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad line runs for 64 miles between New Mexico and Colorado. The two states own the railroad.