MUSEUM news
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...
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM CLOSED
The Colorado Railroad Museum is closed to the General Public through at least the end of March. Depending on circumstances, this closure may be extended. It is no longer prudent to continue to offer an outdoor gathering place for the community, given the rapid spread...
TRAIN RIDES CANCELED
Train rides will not be available on Saturday, March 14 at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Our “Galloping Goose” rail car is a close-quarters riding experience, and we believe it’s important to encourage social distancing at this time. We apologize in advance.
Museum Open, Rails & Cocktails Rescheduled.
Due to the incredible snowfall today the Colorado Railroad Museum has rescheduled the evening lecture Rails & Cocktails" Locomotive 20 at home with Jeff Taylor to Friday March 6, 2020. The Museum is open normal business hours, 9:00AM-5:00PM. Come check out the new...
OM Rotary Snow Plow In Action
Colorado Railroad Museum volunteer George Lawrence recently donated copies of his "home movies" featuring narrow gauge train operations in the 1970s. Today we are sharing footage of Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Rotary Snowplow OM in operation on the Cumbres...
Newly Found Video of Johnny Cash at the Colorado Railroad Museum
The legendary Johnny Cash filmed scenes for what would become Ridin' the Rails at the Colorado Railroad Museum in the mid-1970s. Museum volunteer George Lawrence recently donated a copy of his "home movies" (digitized from the original 8mm source) from the period that...
Donor Update & Annual Donation Appeal
Celebrating our 60th anniversary this summer has not only prompted us to look back at the wonderful achievements of our past, but to look to the future. The Colorado Railroad Museum has an exciting future ahead, and I hope you’ll join me and the Museum’s entire...
Colorado Gives Day
It's the 10th anniversary of Colorado Gives Day. Join thousands of Coloradans to support local nonprofits on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. The $1.5 Million Incentive...
