MUSEUM news
Traqueros: Mexican Trackworkers and the American Railroad
Celebrating Colorado 150 & America 250: “Traqueros: Mexican Trackworkers and the American Railroad.” This compelling exhibit highlighted the vital, yet often untold, stories of Mexican and Mexican American laborers who built and maintained America’s railroads from the...
#TriviaTuesday
It's #TriviaTuesday! With tickets to the Museum's popular, theatrical THE POLAR EXPRESS™ production going on-sale today (to Museum members) and to the public next Tuesday, September 29, our question for today is a straightforward one: In what year did the...
It’s #ThrowbackThursday
It's #ThrowbackThursday! This week, we're taking a look back at the Museum's 2020 Day Out With Thomas™ event in September. Things were a little bit different that year, with the COVID 19 Pandemic taking center stage. The Colorado Railroad Museum had to...
It’s #TriviaTuesday
It's #TriviaTuesday! Today's question is: What was the formal name of the western Colorado electric railway that locals simply referred to as "the interurban?" 1. Durango Railway & Realty Company 2. Ouray & Ironton Electric Railway 3. Grand Junction &...
#ThrowbackThursday Off-Site Goose Adventures
It's #ThrowbackThursday, and today we're celebrating Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” motor No. 7’s departure for the “Motor Car Rally” at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City! To commemorate this 1,000-or-so mile journey, for Throwback Thursday...
Former California Zephyr Dome Coach Joins Museum Collection
For Immediate Release:California Zephyr Vista Dome Coach to be RestoredBurlington Dome Silver Rifle Acquired by Museum in 2023 GOLDEN, CO – September 2, 2026…. The Colorado Railroad Museum (CRRM) in Golden is excited to announce that a former California Zephyr dome...
Galloping to Nevada!
Rio Grande Southern "Galloping Goose" No. 7 was loaded aboard a lowboy trailer earlier today at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Why? Because it's headed west, to the Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM) in Carson City and their "Motor Car Rally" event taking place over...
Dining on the Rails August 2026: Tomato Salad with French Dressing
As we approach the end of summer, and our gardens yield their produce, we’ve decided to feature an in-season refreshing tomato summer salad with a French dressing. Alongside this summer treat, we are also featuring the history of tomatoes in Colorado and the United...
#ThrowbackThursday
🚂 Throwback Thursday! Five years ago this month, as the Pandemic was still "front and center" in society, the Colorado Railroad Museum celebrated a milestone that was 14 years in the making with a total cost of over $2 million. This milestone was the return...
Story Time & Craft: The Rocky Mountain Railroad and the Runaway Caboose
Join Storyteller Extraordinaire Deitz Brooks for Story Time as he reads "The Rocky Mountain Railroad and the Runaway Caboose" by Glenn Brooks and Matthew Layman. After Story Time, join Master Crafter Tessa ter Horst for a step-by-step craft activity, inspired by the...
Dining on the Rails July 2026: Ski Train and Breakfast
August 1st, 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood. The Colorado Railroad Museum debuted its Creating Colorado by Rail: 150+ Years of Mining, Agriculture, and Tourism, exhibit in April of 2026. In April, this blog post featured some of the history of...
Story Time & Craft
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Deitz Brooks for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading "Iron Horses" by Verla Kay, illustrated by Michael McCurdy. After Story Time,...
Dining on the Rails June 2026: Moffat Road Excursions and Ham Sandwiches
Happy June! 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, and June 21st-27th is Colorado Rail Heritage Week. Without railroads, Colorado would not have achieved statehood when it did. The railroads were instrumental in connecting Colorado with the nation,...
If I Could Ride A Train: Story Time & Craft
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Deitz Brooks for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading "If I Could Ride A Train" retold written & illustrated by Heidi Koland. After...
CRHW #TriviaTuesday
It's # TriviaTuesday! In honor of Colorado Railroad Heritage Week (CRHW) starting this Sunday, June 21, today's question is: in which year did the Colorado Railroad Museum first launch the CRHW initiative? A) 2020B) 2000C) 2022D) 2002 Learn more about CRHW HERE!
#ThrowbackThursday
This winter and spring, the Museum's Roundhouse Crew has been hard at work returning one of the Museum's most beloved steam locomotives to the appearance it sported when first displayed at the Museum. Their efforts were on full display during the Museum's recent...
All Aboard for Colorado Rails & Cocktails
THIS FRIDAY, June 5! Join author Angelina M. Lopez as she explores the history and lived experiences of Traqueros—Mexican and Mexican American railroad workers who helped build, maintain, and operate rail lines throughout the American West—and shares the stories...
#TriviaTuesday
It's #TriviaTuesday! From restoring historic rail equipment and helping operate trains to leading tours, supporting special events and so much more, volunteers have been a driving force behind the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, CO for decades. Can you guess how...
STEAM LOCOMOTIVE RETURNING TO CASPER, WYOMING
City of Casper and Colorado Railroad Museum announce plans to return Standard Oil locomotive No. 1 to CasperFort Caspar Museum project will showcase important community history Casper, Wyoming (June 1, 2026) – A small steam locomotive that once worked at the largest...
#TBT Dinosaur Express Train
It’s #ThrowbackThursday! In honor of the Dinosaur Express Train rolling back into the station this weekend, we’re looking back at the prehistoric journey from last year’s dino-mite event. Don’t miss the Jurassic fun this weekend, May 30–31 only! From pop-up exhibits...
