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The Colorado Railroad Museum’s popular topical lecture series, Rails & Cocktails, returns with a diverse schedule of talented presenters. Additional programs include Behind-the-Scenes Tours and other unique experience opportunities.

An Evening of Colorado History - Relax, enjoy a beverage and travel back to a time when railroads shaped the American West.

7:00pm Select Fridays

Admission: $20 ages 21 and older only, please. Tickets include light finger foods plus two tickets good for your choice of beer, wine or soft drinks. Doors open at 6 p.m. and lecture begins promptly at 7 p.m.

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2026 Lecture Event Dates & Topics:

October 2, 2026: The Rocky Mountain Railroad Club with Jim Ehernberger

Delve into a fascinating evening of captivating stories and imagery as historian and photographer Jim Ehrenberger presents Rails & Cocktails: The Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. Learn about the long history and accomplishments of the Rocky Club, and glimpse a selection of the many excursions that were operated as well as some of the Club’s unique personalities throughout the years. Through vivid imagery and light-hearted narration, Ehrenberger will share the history of this celebrated Club from its late 1930s inception to its 2025 merger with the Colorado Railroad Museum. Join us for an evening of great stories and unique history you won’t find anywhere else.

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Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history.

Visitors can also join us for the afternoon tour where each week our trained guides delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history.

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Tours depart every Friday at 10:30AM & 1:30PM
$3 per participant (ages under 2 and Museum Members are free).

Afternoon Highlight Walking Tour
April 24, June 12, July 31, August 21, September 18, November 6

Steam & Diesel Locomotive Walking Tour
May 1, June 19, August 7, September 25, November 13

Caboose Walking Tour
May 8, June 26, August 14, October 2

Galloping Goose Walking Tour
May 15, July 3, October 9, November 27

Railroad Kitchen Tour
April 3, May 22, July 10, August 28, October 16, December 4

Railroad Post Office Tour
April 10, May 29, July 17, September 4, October 23, December 11

Freight Train Tour
April 17, June 5, July 24, September 11, October 30, December 18

Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of Museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after their tour.

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