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Summer Train Rides
Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available […]
Thrilling Thursdays (with Rides)
Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available […]
Summer Goose Rides
Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available […]
The Friday Tours – 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on […]
Summer Train Rides
Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available […]
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Dining on the Rails June 2026: Moffat Road Excursions and Ham Sandwiches
Happy June! 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, and June 21st-27th is Colorado Rail Heritage Week. Without railroads, Colorado would not have achieved statehood when it did. The railroads were instrumental in connecting Colorado with the nation,...
If I Could Ride A Train: Story Time & Craft
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Deitz Brooks for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading "If I Could Ride A Train" retold written & illustrated by Heidi Koland.After...
CRHW #TriviaTuesday
It's # TriviaTuesday! In honor of Colorado Railroad Heritage Week (CRHW) starting this Sunday, June 21, today's question is: in which year did the Colorado Railroad Museum first launch the CRHW initiative? A) 2020B) 2000C) 2022D) 2002 Learn more about CRHW HERE!
#ThrowbackThursday
This winter and spring, the Museum's Roundhouse Crew has been hard at work returning one of the Museum's most beloved steam locomotives to the appearance it sported when first displayed at the Museum. Their efforts were on full display during the Museum's recent...
All Aboard for Colorado Rails & Cocktails
THIS FRIDAY, June 5! Join author Angelina M. Lopez as she explores the history and lived experiences of Traqueros—Mexican and Mexican American railroad workers who helped build, maintain, and operate rail lines throughout the American West—and shares the stories...
#TriviaTuesday
It's #TriviaTuesday! From restoring historic rail equipment and helping operate trains to leading tours, supporting special events and so much more, volunteers have been a driving force behind the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, CO for decades. Can you guess how...
