MUSEUM news
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...
#TBT April 2, 2020
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 of the Rio Grande Southern "Galloping Goose" Motorcars highlighted in this slideshow then visit the...
Story Time and Craft: Episode 02
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 "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper. After Story Time,...
#TriviaTuesday – March 31, 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...
Object Spotlight and At Home Activity: Episode 01 – The Museum’s Dog Collar
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of Collections Stephanie Gilmore as she shares the story of her favorite collection item - a Railroad Dog Collar! Next Curator of Education and Exhibits Elizabeth Nosek hosts a fun "at-home-activity" for young rail enthusiasts...
Friday Tour: Test Weight Car
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 March 26 2020
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 of steam locomotives highlighted in this slideshow then visit the Colorado Railroad Museum's official...
Director’s Story Time & Craft: Episode 01
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Executive Director Paul Hammond for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories weekly online! After Story Time, join Colorado Railraod Museum staff member Roni Krammer for a step-by-step craft activity...
Roundhouse Update!
Today Colorado Railroad Museum Roundhouse Foreman Dusty Thomson provides an update highlighting the on-going restoration work taking place in the Cornelius W. Hauck Restoration Facility. Projects covered include: The restoration of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive...
Still Working On The Railroad!
All Aboard—online! The Colorado Railroad Museum is launching a new series of online content and project updates while the Museum itself is closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Planned regular features will include content suitable for Museum members, younger...
