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Friday Tour: The Caboose

Want to learn more about the Railroad Caboose Car? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. […]

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Friday Tour: Highlights

Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), the Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections […]

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Train Rides

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select dates! ! And, in response to the overwhelming popularity of our Tuesday rides, the Museum is thrilled to expand […]

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Volunteer Fair

JOIN THE EXCITING TEAM OF COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS BY ATTENDING A SPRING VOLUNTEER FAIR ON SATURDAY, August 16 Colorado’s largest railroad museum is looking for volunteers who are interested […]

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Galloping Goose Rides

  Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January thru early-May, late-August & October. Sundays (Autumn) August 17, 2025 August 24, 2025 August […]

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#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! As we get ready to welcome Boulder County residents for Free Day tomorrow, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most storied locomotives on display at the Museum. Owned by the City of Boulder, this historic engine has traveled a long and...

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Day Out With Thomas Trivia!

Day Out With Thomas Trivia!

It’s #triviatuesday! In honor of Day Out With Thomas™: The Party Tour tickets going on sale today, our question is: What milestone is The Party Tour celebrating? a). Sir Topham Hatt’s birthday b). The anniversary of Day Out With Thomas™ c). The anniversary of Thomas...

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#ThrowbackThursday Steam

#ThrowbackThursday Steam

It's #ThrowbackThursday! Today we’re taking a look back at a Steam Up Day from last summer, captured by volunteer Travis Gorhum!Looking to ride behind an authentic coal-burning steam locomotive? Your next chance will be during Gold Rush Days on August 9-10, 2025! For...

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Dining on the Rails July 2025: Cold Ox Tongue

Dining on the Rails July 2025: Cold Ox Tongue

Happy July! This summer continues to be a hot one, and what better time to feature a cold dish than now—cold ox tongue and recommended side dishes. To accompany the recipe, we are featuring a commissary and culinary guide that was produced by the Pullman Company,...

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Big Boy 4014

Big Boy 4014

Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Tessa ter Horst for Story Time as she reads some of her favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading "Big Boy 4014 And The Steam Team: The World's Largest Steam Engine Roars Back...

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#TriviaTuesday

#TriviaTuesday

It’s #triviatuesday! Today’s question is: When was D&RGW No. 315 first restored to operating condition? a). 2005b). 2007c). 2020d.) 2023.

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