MUSEUM news
Story Time and Craft: The Little Red Caboose
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Education & Community Outreach Coordinator Evan Weber for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories weekly online! This week we read "Little Red Caboose" by by Marian Potter & Tibor Gergely....
#TriviaTuesday – April 21, 2020
It's #TriviaTuesday with the Colorado Railroad Museum! Each week, as part of our "Still Working on the Railroad" initiative we ask a railroad themed trivia question. Participants are invited to submit their answer as a comment on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram or...
Roundhouse Update from the Colorado Railroad Museum – White Pass & Yukon Conversion Update
Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of Equipment & Rolling Stock Jeff Taylor takes viewers into the Museum's process of converting White Pass & Yukon Passenger Coach no. 286 into Colorado Railroad Museum Parlor Car No. 86. Thank you to the Emery Rail Heritage...
Dining on the Rails – April 19, 2020
Today’s recipe comes from the Southern Pacific and is a delicious Bran Muffin. Let us know how it tastes or share your pictures with us on social! #CRRM #trains #recipes #food #cooking #VirtuallyDenver Click the image above for a larger view or follow us on Pinterest,...
Around the Rail Yard: Photos From the Museum!
No need to use C&S Rotary Snowplow No. 99201 for this week’s snow storm! #train #trains #steamengines #CRRM #trainsinstagram #railfanning
Big Train Tour: Denver & Rio Grande Western Tunnel Motor No. 5401
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Executive Director Paul Hammond for a Virtual Tour! Part of the Museum’s new “Still Working On The Railroad” initiative. Each tour will focus on a different piece of historic equipment in the Colorado Railroad Museum’s collection: this...
Special Thank You!
The Colorado Railroad Museum would like to thank Woody Kirkman at W. T. Kirkman Lanterns for the donation of the green glass lens for one of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20's class lamps!
#VirtualFieldTrip at the Museum with the Colorado State Patrol!
#TBT – Throwback Thursday: Volunteer Photography Spotlight – Craig Linn
As part of our “Still Working On The Railroad” initiative we’ve expanded our regular “#TBT Throwback Thursday” with a new approach! If you like the volunteer photos highlighted in this video then visit the Colorado Railroad Museum’s official Pinterest page by clicking...
Story Time and Craft: Dinosaur Train
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Education & Community Outreach Coordinator Evan Weber for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories weekly online! This week we read "Dinosaur Train" by John Steven Gurney. After Story Time, join...
#TriviaTuesday – April 14, 2020
It's #TriviaTuesday with the Colorado Railroad Museum! Each week, as part of our "Still Working on the Railroad" initiative we ask a railroad themed trivia question each week. Participants are invited to submit their answer as a comment on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram...
Small Wonders: Uniforms
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 a different item from the Colorado Railroad...
Dining on the Rails
Today’s recipe is a delicious Peach Cobbler! Let us know how it tastes or share your pictures with us on social! #CRRM #trains #recipes #food #cooking #VirtuallyDenver Click the image above for a larger view or follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and...
Around the Rail Yard: Photos From the Museum!
Today, we take a glimpse into the Roundhouse & Restoration Facility and check out the work being done on RGS Caboose No. 0404! #train #trains #steamengines #CRRM #trainsinstagram #railfanning Click the image above for a larger view or follow us on Pinterest,...
Big Train Tour: Snow Fighting on the Railroad
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Executive Director Paul Hammond for a Virtual Tour! Part of the Museum’s new “Still Working On The Railroad” initiative. Each tour will focus on a different piece of historic equipment in the Colorado Railroad Museum’s collection: this...
#TBT – Throwback Thursday: Volunteer Photography Spotlight – Travis Gorhum
As part of our “Still Working On The Railroad” initiative we’ve expanded our regular “#TBT Throwback Thursday” with a new approach! If you like the volunteer photos highlighted in this video then visit the Colorado Railroad Museum’s official Pinterest page by clicking...
Story Time and Craft: Episode 03 – Two Little Engines
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Education & Community Outreach Coordinator Evan Weber for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories weekly online! This week we read "Two Little Engines" by Margaret Wise Brown, with pictures by Leo...
#TriviaTuesday – April 7, 2020
It's #TriviaTuesday with the Colorado Railroad Museum! Each week, as part of our "Still Working on the Railroad" initiative we ask a railroad themed trivia question each week. Participants are invited to submit their answer as a comment on...
Roundhouse Update!
Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of Equipment & Rolling Stock Jeff Taylor provides an update on the status of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20's Brake System. Thanks for watching, don't forget to like, share,...
Big Train Tour – Midland Observation Car 111
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Executive Director Paul Hammond for a Virtual Tour! Part of the Museum’s new “Still Working On The Railroad” initiative. Each tour will focus on a different piece of historic equipment in the Colorado Railroad Museum’s collection: this...
