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#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...
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...
#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...
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,...
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...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #triviatuesday! Today’s question is: When was D&RGW No. 315 first restored to operating condition? a). 2005b). 2007c). 2020d.) 2023.
#ThrowbackThursday
In honor of the recent announcement that Rio Grande Southern No. 20 will be heading to Durango this fall, we’re looking back at her last off-site excursion to the Cumbres & Toltec for the Victorian Iron Horse Roundup in 2021. Who else is excited to see her back in...
RGS Caboose Prepares for the Limelight
Rio Grande Southern Caboose 0404 loaded and ready for transport to Durango. Donors Step Up to Help Caboose 0404 join Locomotive 20 for D&S Excursions GOLDEN, CO - JULY 7, 2025….Earlier this week, the Colorado Railroad Museum (CRRM) announced it had partnered with...
Operating Historic Steam Locomotives to Travel across Colorado
2025/2026 Excursions to Celebrate State’s 150th & USA’s 250th Anniversaries GOLDEN, CO – JULY 3, 2025….With 18 operating steam locomotives and five undergoing major refurbishment, Colorado is today the nation’s undisputed capital of narrow gauge steam railroading....
#TBT Colorado Railroad Heritage Week
It’s #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum—and this week, we’re not just looking back… we’re celebrating! For the fourth year in a row, the Governor of Colorado has officially proclaimed Colorado Railroad Heritage Week—honoring the state’s deep and...
Dining on the Rails June 2025: Potato Salad and Colorado Railroad Heritage Week
Happy Summer! As we ring in the start of this hot season, we are featuring a recipe that is synonymous with summer barbeques: potato salad. Not only is it the start of a new season, but June 24th through June 30th of 2025 is Colorado Railroad Heritage Week, and where...
Story Time & Craft: Welcome to Colorado!
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 "Welcome to Colorado" illustrated by Jill Howarth. After Story Time, join...
#TriviaTuesday
It's #TriviaTuesday! Today our question is: Who created the Rio Grande's "speed Lettering" monogram? a). Sarah Clark Kidder, b). Laura Brakamp, c). Hetty Howland Green or d). Mary Engle Pennington Leave your response below as a comment! Don't know the answer? Watch...
It’s #ThrowbackThursday!
With Colorado Railroad Heritage Week coming up later this month (June 24-30, 2025), we’re taking a look back at Denver’s streetcar system and the traces that still remain today. Recently, original rails from the Denver Tramway Company were uncovered along West Colfax...
The Museum Has A TikTok?
At the Colorado Railroad Museum, our dedicated volunteers are always eager to share their knowledge of Colorado’s rich railroad history with younger generations. Recently, our Gen Z staff decided it was time to return the favor—by teaching some Gen Z slang! We might...
Hidden From History: A Century of Women in Railroading
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of Collections, Jasmine Robertson to explore Small Wonders at the Colorado railroad Museum! This episode, join us as we tour the Museum’s newest exhibit, "Hidden From History: A Century of Women in Railroading" which opened at the...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday from the Colorado Railroad Museum!For #ThrillingThursday June 5th, 2025 the Colorado Railroad Museum is celebrating our longtime mascot and friend, Spike the Railroad Dog! With that in mind, our question this week is, in what year did Spike the...
Story Time & Craft: Shortcut
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 "Shortcut" by Donald Crews. After Story Time, join Colorado Railroad Museum...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday! As we gear up for another exciting Dinosaur Express Train event, we thought we’d ask: In what year did the Colorado Railroad Museum host its first dinosaur-themed event? a). 2002 b). 2012 c). 2016 d). 2019 Leave your response below as a comment!...
Dining on the Rails May 2025: Roast Beef Sandwich and the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club
Happy May! In honor of our upcoming Colorado Crossings event, happening Saturday May 17th, and Sunday May 18th, we are featuring the history of the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club. To accompany this history, we are featuring a recipe that was served on one of the...
