Let’s explore railroad switch locks. These specialized locks were once used to secure railroad switches, and are today prized by collectors and museum curators alike for their interesting shapes, markings and makers. Join Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of...
It’s #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we are sharing some material from the archives of Colorado Railroad Museum Multimedia Coordinator Matthew Isaacks! Matt has worked at the Museum in various capacities since September 2002 and can often be found on...
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 read “Thomas and the Dinosaur” by Golden Books, illustrated by Thomas...
It’s #TriviaTuesday. This week our question is – In 1938 Engine No. 491 was equipped with what unique upgrade inside the firebox? Don’t know the answer? Watch our latest episode of Big Train Tours to find out! Participants are invited to submit their...
It’s #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have more historic photos captured at the Museum in the mid-1970s by volunteer George Lawrence – including some awesome behind the scenes photos of Johnny Cash’s visit to film segments of The Great...