It’s #TriviaTuesday! Today’s question is: In what year did Amtrak begin operating the Winter Park Express, reviving the route of the classic Ski Train. A. 2015 B. 2009 C. 2017 D. 2016 Leave your response below as a comment! Want to learn more about the Amtrak Winter...
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 “Boy Of The Deeps” by Ian Wallace. After Story Time, join...
Happy New Year! We figured we’d ring in 2025 with a celebratory cocktail as well as some history of bar service on railroad dining cars. We will be featuring a Manhattan (Pullman and Lucius Beebe style!), as well as beverage menus from various railroads. With the...
It’s #ThrowbackThursday! In honor of the National Western Stock Show being in town, we’re looking back at the vital role railroads played in making this iconic event possible. When the Stock Show first began in 1906, trains were crucial for transporting...
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....