MUSEUM news
Happy Halloween!
Here's a railfan joke as our treat to you today: Q: Why do trains take so long to arrive on Halloween? A: They’re running with a skeleton crew. Also, just a friendly reminder that regular daytime, weekend train rides have concluded for the 2025 operating season....
D&RGW No. 223
It's #ThrowbackThursday! In honor of the recent announcement that Denver & Rio Grande Western steam locomotive No. 223 will be restored to operation through a partnership between Ogden City, the 223 Locomotive Foundation, and the Colorado Railroad Museum, we’re...
Dining on the Rails: Baked Hubbard Squash and Autumn Dining Car Menus
Happy Fall! As we are starting to experience the first frosts of the season, we thought it would be a perfect time to feature some autumn-themed dining car menus from various railroads. Accompanying the menus, we are featuring a Union Pacific baked Hubbard squash...
All Aboard The Spooky Express!
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 "All Aboard The Spooky Express" written by Eric James, illustrated by Marcin...
#TBT
It's #ThrowbackThursday. In honor of the Harvest Haunt Express pulling into the Colorado Railroad Museum this weekend, October 18-29, we're looking back at some of the scary good times from last year's event! Join us this weekend for Steam Train rides, themed...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday! RGS No. 20 is gearing up for its final operations at the Museum in 2025 during the Harvest Haunt Express (October 18–19). So here’s your question: What’s the wheel configuration of RGS No. 20? a). 2-6-0 b). 4-4-0 c). 2-8-0 d). 4-6-0 Leave your...
#ThrowbackThursday SCFD Edition
It’s #ThrowbackThursday! In honor of today being an autumnal SCFD Free Day, we’re throwing it back to the beautiful fall colors that surrounded the Colorado Railroad Museum in fall 2024. The vibrant foliage around the grounds always makes this time of year extra...
#TriviaTuesday
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Today our question is: in what year was the Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation established to manage the Colorado Railroad Museum? a). 1959 b). 1963 c). 1964 d). 1972 Leave your answer below as a comment!...
Chiles Rellenos, Frijoles Refritos, and Traqueros
Happy September! September 15th through October 15th of 2025 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and to commemorate that, and an all-new Museum exhibit opening in October, we are featuring La Fonda chiles rellenos and frijoles refritos along with the history of the traquero...
Go, Train, GO!
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 "Go, Train, Go!" Illustrated by Tommy Stubbs.After Story Time, join Colorado...
#TriviaTuesday
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and today our question is: How many steam locomotives have operated on the Museum's track? a). 3b). 4c). 5d). 7 Leave your answer below as a comment - and don't miss the next Steam Up, the Harvest Haunt, Saturday...
Online Giving Update
The Colorado Railroad Museum is moving full steam ahead into 2025 with new plans, projects, and opportunities to get involved! We’ve recently updated our Progress & Plans letter from Museum leadership outlining the exciting work underway—from expansion plans and...
Thomas Trivia
In honor of everyone's favorite #1 blue engine coming to visit the Museum in just a few weeks, here's today's trivia: This year marks the __ year that Day Out With Thomas™ has visited the Museum? a). 19th b). 21st c). 24th d). 27th Leave your answer as a comment...
The Train Home: Story Time & Craft
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 "The Train Home" by Dan-ah Kim. After Story Time, join Colorado Railroad...
Dining on the Rails August 2025: Green Apple Pie
Happy August! This summer continues to be a hot one and what better way to cool down than on a Denver & Rio Grande Railroad (D&RG) mountain railroad excursion? To accompany the excursion, we are featuring a green apple pie, offered as a special on the...
#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...
