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#ThrowbackThursday – The Trick-Or-Treat Train!

#ThrowbackThursday – The Trick-Or-Treat Train!

It's #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum!This week, as we gear up for the annual Harvest Haunt Express, we're taking a spooky stroll down memory lane. Thanks to our amazing Museum volunteers, we’ve captured some fantastic moments from past...

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#TriviaTuesday with Thomas The Tank Engine

#TriviaTuesday with Thomas The Tank Engine

It's #TriviaTuesday and as we bid farewell to Thomas the Tank Engine, here's a fun question for you: In what year did the Thomas & Friends TV series first air?A.) 1979B.) 1984C.) 1990 Leave your answer in the comments below and don't worry—though Thomas is off to...

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Dining on the Rails September 2024: Roulade of Beef

Dining on the Rails September 2024: Roulade of Beef

Happy September! As summer draws to a close, we are featuring a heartier dish—roulade of beef—as well as the history of German immigration to America and Colorado. Last month we discussed the Colorado Gold Rush and the influx of people this event brought to the state....

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#TriviaTuesday – September 3, 2024

#TriviaTuesday – September 3, 2024

To celebrate our SOLD OUT Day Out With Thomas™ event this #TriviaTuesday we wanted to know: which were the first three named engines created for the Thomas & Friends series?A). Donald, Douglas and Emily.B). Edward, Gordon and Henry.C). James, Thomas and...

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#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It's Throwback Thursday! In celebration of Thomas the Tank Engine's upcoming SOLD OUT 2024 visit to the Museum in Golden, Colorado, we're excited to share this fantastic video from longtime Museum volunteer Marty Prater, captured during the 2010 Day Out With Thomas...

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Mr. Complain Takes The Train

Mr. Complain Takes The Train

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 are reading "Mr. Complain Takes The Train" by Wade Bradford & S. Britt.After Story Time,...

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Where Does Thomas Live?

Where Does Thomas Live?

It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and in celebration of our annual #DayOutWithThomas event we wanted to know: Where on the Island of Sodor does Thomas The Tank Engine live? (a) Knapford Sheds(b) Tidmouth Sheds(c) The Dieselworks(d) Wellsworth Sheds...

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#ThrowbackThursday #ColoradoDay 2024

#ThrowbackThursday #ColoradoDay 2024

    #ThrowbackThursday to the roots of Colorado's rich railroad history! As we celebrate our 65th anniversary at the Colorado Railroad Museum, we also honor #ColoradoDay with a special spotlight on the Denver, South Park & Pacific (DSP&P) Steam...

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#TriviaTuesday – July 23, 2024

#TriviaTuesday – July 23, 2024

It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive No. 346 is undergoing a comprehensive inspection and boiler re-build as required by the Federal Railroad Administration for steam locomotives every 15-years. What...

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4th of July at the Museum!

4th of July at the Museum!

Guests who visited the Colorado Railroad Museum on Thursday July 4th, 2024 had the opportunity to ride in passenger cars behind a diesel locomotive, watch operating model trains, operate a diesel engine simulator, spin a full-size turntable, and explore a wide range...

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#TriviaTuesday – June 25, 2024

#TriviaTuesday – June 25, 2024

It's #triviatuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This video, our question is: In what year did railways start using the Telegraph for communication?Don't know the answer? Watch our Small Wonders video on The Museum Telegraph Office to find out (Click Here to go to...

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#ThrowbackThursday Colorado Railroad Heritage Week!

#ThrowbackThursday Colorado Railroad Heritage Week!

This week for #ThrowbackThursday we're celebrating Colorado Railroad Heritage Week, marking the anniversary of a monumental moment in history – the arrival of the first train in Denver! On June 24, 1870, the Iron Horse made its grand entrance, transforming Denver from...

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Story Time & Craft: Dinosaur Dig

Story Time & Craft: Dinosaur Dig

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 are reading "The Berenstain Bears' Dinosaur Dig" by Jan & Mike Berenstain. After Story...

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#TriviaTuesday – June 11, 2024

#TriviaTuesday – June 11, 2024

It's #triviatuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This video, our question is: Why does the Museum's turntable have four rails? Don't know the answer? Watch our Big Train Tour about Museum's Armstrong Turntable to find out (this link takes you to the right spot in...

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#ThrowbackThursday: Museum Volunteers at Work!

#ThrowbackThursday: Museum Volunteers at Work!

Welcome to this #ThrowbackThursday with the Colorado Railroad Museum! For 65 years, our dedicated volunteers have been the heart and soul of preserving Colorado’s rich railroad heritage. From restoring historic locomotives to guiding tours, building exhibits and...

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#TriviaTuesday – May 28, 2024

#TriviaTuesday – May 28, 2024

It's #triviatuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This video, our question is: Found in Golden, Colorado in 1894, what was the first Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil discovered?Don't know the answer? Read our event description for our upcoming Dinosaur Express Train online...

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Story Time & Craft: Coolies

Story Time & Craft: Coolies

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 are reading "Coolies" by Yin and illustrated by Chris Soentpiet. After Story Time, join...

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