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Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: RPO Cars

Want to learn more about Railroad Post Cars and how the railroad moved mail on rails? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Freight Trains

Want to learn more about how freight trains and how the railroad moved goods from one location to another? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Storybook Tour

Storybook Tour

This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. Titles like The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Caboose and Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Steam & Diesel Locomotives

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

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series Spring Break

Spring Break

All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]

Event Series Spring Break

Spring Break

All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]

Event Series Spring Break

Spring Break

All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]

Event Series Spring Break

Spring Break

All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

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. 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 […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Event Series Friday Tour: Galloping Goose

Friday Tour: Galloping Goose

Want to learn more about the Rio Grande Southern Motorcars, also known as "Galloping Geese?" Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Storybook Tour

Storybook Tour

This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. Titles like The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Caboose and Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Railroad Kitchens

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

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: RPO Cars

Want to learn more about Railroad Post Cars and how the railroad moved mail on rails? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Freight Trains

Want to learn more about how freight trains and how the railroad moved goods from one location to another? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Steam & Diesel Locomotives

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

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Storybook Tour

Storybook Tour

This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. Titles like The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Caboose and Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

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. 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 […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Galloping Goose

Want to learn more about the Rio Grande Southern Motorcars, also known as "Galloping Geese?" Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety […]

Event Series Colorado Crossings

Colorado Crossings

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Colorado Crossings steam-up event comes back with a "theme-to-be-determined" for 2025! Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for this event. Hands-on demonstrations and even the […]

Event Series Colorado Crossings

Colorado Crossings

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Colorado Crossings steam-up event comes back with a "theme-to-be-determined" for 2025! Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for this event. Hands-on demonstrations and even the […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Railroad Kitchens

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

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: RPO Cars

Want to learn more about Railroad Post Cars and how the railroad moved mail on rails? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a […]

Event Series Dinosaur Express Train

Dinosaur Express Train

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Dinosaur Express Train steam-up returns to make "tracks through pre-history in 2025!” Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for this event. Hands-on demonstrations and even […]

Event Series Dinosaur Express Train

Dinosaur Express Train

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Dinosaur Express Train steam-up returns to make "tracks through pre-history in 2025!” Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for this event. Hands-on demonstrations and even […]

Event Series The Storybook Tour

Storybook Tour

This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. Titles like The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Caboose and Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Freight Trains

Want to learn more about how freight trains and how the railroad moved goods from one location to another? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Event Series Colorado Power Days

Colorado Power Days

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s Colorado Power Days steam-up event returns this Father's Day weekend and invites visitors to celebrate "Colorado Railroad Heritage Week!" Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for […]

Event Series Colorado Power Days

Colorado Power Days

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s Colorado Power Days steam-up event returns this Father's Day weekend and invites visitors to celebrate "Colorado Railroad Heritage Week!" Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

Friday Tour: Steam & Diesel Locomotives

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

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series Train Rides

Train Rides

Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]

Event Series The Friday Tour

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 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 […]

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