Happy September! As summer draws to a close, we are featuring a heartier dish—roulade of beef—as well as the history of German immigration to America and Colorado. Last month we discussed the Colorado Gold Rush and the influx of people this event brought to the state....
To celebrate our SOLD OUT Day Out With Thomas™ event this #TriviaTuesday we wanted to know: which were the first three named engines created for the Thomas & Friends series? A). Donald, Douglas and Emily. B). Edward, Gordon and Henry. C). James, Thomas and Percy....
It’s Throwback Thursday! In celebration of Thomas the Tank Engine’s upcoming SOLD OUT 2024 visit to the Museum in Golden, Colorado, we’re excited to share this fantastic video from longtime Museum volunteer Marty Prater, captured during the 2010 Day...
The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event comes back to “haunt the rails!” Grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. Guests are encouraged to come in...
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Scott King for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children’s stories online! This episode we are reading “Mr. Complain Takes The Train” by Wade Bradford & S. Britt....
It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and in celebration of our annual #DayOutWithThomas event we wanted to know: Where on the Island of Sodor does Thomas The Tank Engine live? (a) Knapford Sheds (b) Tidmouth Sheds (c) The Dieselworks (d)...
This month marks the 148th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, and we wouldn’t be Colorado without our rich gold rush history. This month we are featuring another Dining OFF the Rails recipe—and what Colorado dining looked like before the railroads arrived. One of...
#ThrowbackThursday to the roots of Colorado’s rich railroad history! As we celebrate our 65th anniversary at the Colorado Railroad Museum, we also honor #ColoradoDay with a special spotlight on the Denver, South Park & Pacific (DSP&P) Steam...
The Colorado Railroad Museum is excited to operate “Galloping Goose” rides select Sundays in 2024 onboard Rio Grande Southern Motorcar No. 7! Sunday August 18, 2024 Sunday August 25, 2024 Sunday September 1, 2024 Grounds open 9 am – 5 pm, rides operate...
It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive No. 346 is undergoing a comprehensive inspection and boiler re-build as required by the Federal Railroad Administration for steam locomotives every 15-years. What...
Important Notice: Due to Day Out With Thomas™ events this Saturday and Sunday, general admission will NOT be available. Admission is restricted to Day Out With Thomas™ ticket holders ONLY, and walk up sales will not be available. Regular Museum admission resumes Tuesday through Friday.