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Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select […]

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Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403 United States
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Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of […]

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Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of […]

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Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of […]

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Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select […]

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Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403 United States
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Dining on the Rails December 2024: Mincemeat Pie

Dining on the Rails December 2024: Mincemeat Pie

Happy Holidays! As Christmas draws nearer, we decided to feature a recipe with a rich holiday tradition—mincemeat or mince pie. So, what exactly is mincemeat pie? As usual, the history of this traditional dish is quite varied, but it has roots in medieval England....

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#ThrowbackThursday with RGS No. 20

#ThrowbackThursday with RGS No. 20

It's #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and this week we have some behind-the-scenes-footage of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20 connecting to a consist in preparation for an evening of service on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, captured by...

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Thank You from the Colorado Railroad Museum

Thank You from the Colorado Railroad Museum

To our cherished supporters, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, the Colorado Railroad Museum extends a heartfelt thanks for your unwavering commitment. Your support fuels our passion and empowers us to preserve history, nurture learning, and celebrate...

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Dining on the Rails November 2024: Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus

Dining on the Rails November 2024: Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus

Here, at the Colorado Railroad Museum, the holiday season is in full swing with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! Therefore, it seems like the perfect time to feature a holiday recipe, so this month we’ve chosen one especially suitable for the colder weather: prime rib...

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#ThrowbackThursday: 491 Returns!

#ThrowbackThursday: 491 Returns!

It's #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and this week we are digging into the Museum archives to share footage of Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive No. 491 being moved from a roundhouse stall onto the turntable on February 19, 2014. Just...

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#TriviaTuesday: November 12, 2024

#TriviaTuesday: November 12, 2024

It's #triviatuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and today our question is: How many times during the snow plow's service life, was Colorado & Southern Rotary No. 99201 re-gauged?Don't know the answer? Watch our Big Train Tour, How Railroads Fought Snow to find...

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