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Small Wonders: RGS Motorcar Artifacts
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of Collections, Stephanie Gilmore to explore "Small Wonders" from the Museum's collection as part of the new “Still Working On The Railroad” initiative. Each segment will focus on different items from the Colorado Railroad...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)
It's #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have the final part of our Colorado Railcar Manufacturing, LLC behind-the-scenes tour which was originally filmed by Museum Volunteer Michael McBride. After touring the shops the previous day, guests were invited to...
Story Time and Craft
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 read "I'm Taking A Trip On My Train" by Shirley Neitzel with pictures by Nancy Winslow Parker....
#TriviaTuesday – April 26, 2022
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is - How many different Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcars have run on the Museum’s loop? Participants are invited to submit their Trivia responses as a comment on our Facebook,...
DINOSAURS ARE COMING BACK TO GOLDEN, COLORADO…
Only This Time, They Are Arriving on the Dinosaur Express Train! Colorado Railroad Museum, May 28, 2022 GOLDEN, Colo…Railroad tracks will meet dinosaur tracks for a day of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum (CRRM) on May, 28, 2022 when the Dinosaur Express...
#ThrowbackThursday!
It's #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we are heading back to Fort Lupton, Colorado in February 2003 for part 2 of a special behind-the-scenes tour of the now defunct Colorado Railcar Manufacturing, LLC shops, filmed by Museum volunteer Michael McBride! Do you...
#TriviaTuesday – April 12, 2022
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is - which 'railroad visionary' purchased the Durango & Silverton Railroad in March 1981? Participants are invited to submit their Trivia responses as a comment on our Facebook, YouTube,...
Dining on the Rails: April 2022 – How about a nice Old Fashioned?
Happy Spring! The weather is getting warmer and it might be time for a nice cool cocktail out on your porch or in the backyard. As we are gearing up to open our new exhibit on all things Pullman, we thought we would share a cocktail recipe from Pullman’s Commissary...
#ThrowbackThursday!
It's #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we are taking you to Fort Lupton, Colorado in February 2003 for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the now defunct Colorado Railcar Manufacturing, LLC shops, filmed by Museum volunteer Michael McBride! Do you have any...
#TriviaTuesday – April 5, 2022
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is - In 1910, approximately how many people were employed by the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company? Don't know the answer? Watch our latest episode of Big Train Tours, Feeding Our Furnaces to...
Big Train Tours: Feeding Our Furnaces
Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’ll be taking a look at a freight car type known as a gondola. Built to transport heavy, bulk commodities such as mineral ores and coal, gondolas served on the Denver & Rio Grande...
#ThrowbackThursday!
It's #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have 4k footage of K-36 No. 489 captured by Museum Volunteer Travis Gorhum during the "Victorian Iron Horse Round-Up" event in August 2021! Want more Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20? Watch Big Train Tours:...
#TriviaTuesday – March 29, 2022
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is - How much did Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive No. 346 cost Robert W. Richardson when he purchased it for his collection? Participants are invited to submit their Trivia...
#ThrowbackThursday!
It's #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have footage of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20's return to operation in August 2020 captured by Museum Multimedia Coordinator Matthew Isaacks! Want more Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20? Watch...
#TriviaTuesday – March 22, 2022
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is - When did the "new" Ski Train, operated under Anschutz ownership begin service? Don't know the answer? Watch our recent episode of Small Wonders: The Colorado Ski Train to find out -...
Small Wonders: The Colorado Ski Train
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of Collections, Stephanie Gilmore to explore "Small Wonders" from the Museum's collection as part of the new “Still Working On The Railroad” initiative. Each segment will focus on different items from the Colorado Railroad...
#ThrowbackThursday!
It's #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have some cool footage of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20 off-site in Antonito, CO filmed by Museum Volunteer John Meixel in August 2021! Learn all about RGS 20's off-site Adventures in our recent episode...
Trains Run! – Story Time and Craft
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 read "Trains Run" by George Ella Lyon and Benn Lyon with illustrations by Mick Wiggins. After...
#TriviaTuesday – March 15, 2022
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is - What piece of railroad equipment did the Colorado Railroad Museum trade to acquire Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Engine No. 1? Want to know more about the Museum's collection of Manitou...
Big Train Tours: D&RGW No. 683
Standard Gauge Pioneer: D&RGW Steam Locomotive No. 683 - Big Train Tours - Colorado Railroad Museum! Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’ll be taking a look at Denver & Rio Grande Western No. 683. This 1890 vintage...
