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OM Rotary Snow Plow In Action

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...

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Donor Update & Annual Donation Appeal

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...

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Colorado Gives Day

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...

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Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday

December 2, 2019For Cyber Monday the Museum is offering a store-wide 15% discount (excluding magazines, snacks and used books)! Museum members save 30% off (life members get 35% off)! No need to enter a special discount code, the sale is live in our online store, just...

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VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE

VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE

Saturday October 5, 2019 11:00AM-3:00PM Have you ever wanted to help in your community, and enjoy working with a diverse and interesting group of people? Do you like sharing Colorado’s rich history with visitors from all over the globe? The Colorado Railroad Museum is...

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MUSEUM CLOSED Aug. 24

MUSEUM CLOSED Aug. 24

Due to the road closures in the Golden, CO area for the Colorado Classic Bicycle Race on Saturday August 24, 2019 the Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed. We will re-open on Sunday August 25, 2019 at 9:00AM. The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation (Aug...

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60th Anniversary Celebration

60th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate the Colorado Railroad Museum’s 60th Anniversary this summer! Thursday-Sunday July 11-14, 2019 <strong>July 13 &amp; 14 Special Event Admission: </strong>Adults $20, kids (2-15) $10, seniors (60+) $15. <em>Museum members, children under...

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Ghosts of the Colorado Railroad Museum

Ghosts of the Colorado Railroad Museum

Saturday July 27, 20197:30PM-11:00PMAre you afraid of ghosts? Do you have an interest in the paranormal?Join XX Paranormal Communications for an evening filled with fun, excitement and informative investigation!Admission: $25 ($20 for Museum Members)Doors open at...

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Transcontinental Railroad Symposium

Transcontinental Railroad Symposium

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad with a decidedly Colorado twist. Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 7-9, 2019 The top scholars in railroad history explore the struggles undertaken to build one continuous line of track from coast to...

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Day Out With Thomas Tickets On Sale May 15th!

Day Out With Thomas Tickets On Sale May 15th!

Tickets for the popular 2019 Day Out With Thomas event at the Colorado Railroad Museum will go on-sale to Museum members starting on May 15, 2019 at 9:00AM & to the general public starting at 9:00AM on June 1, 2019. This year the Museum is returning to a flat per...

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Designing the Future: The Works & Career of Otto Kuhler

Designing the Future: The Works & Career of Otto Kuhler

On display April 18th to June 9th, 2019 at Foothills Art Center. To commemorate our 60th anniversary, the Colorado Railroad Museum has partnered with Foothills Art Center to present an exhibition highlighting the artistry and talent of industrial designer Otto Kuhler....

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Journey To Promontory

Journey To Promontory

The latest documentary from award winning producer Rich Luckin, Journey To Promontory will air on Colorado Public Television KBDI-12 this Tuesday, March 19, 2019! Learn the facts about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad through interviews and historic...

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Closed for Remodeling

Closed for Remodeling

Sunday-Friday February 17-22, 2019 The Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed to the public for Depot Building Remodels February 17-22. The Museum will re-open to the public at 9:00AM on Saturday February 23, 2019!

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Free Admission For All Federal Employees & Families

Throughout the month of January, the Colorado Railroad Museum will be offering free General Admission to all federal employees and their immediate family members due to the current government shutdown. To receive free admission, employees must present a...

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No Shave November!

No Shave November!

MALE CANCER AWARENESS! This month the Colorado Railroad Museum will be participating in No-Shave November. Not familiar with No-Shave November? This is a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation and raise...

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New Colorado Trains & Planes Exhibit at DIA!

New Colorado Trains & Planes Exhibit at DIA!

Colorado Railroad Museum Traveling Exhibit Stops at the Denver International Airport We have been working with the Denver International Airport over the last month and a half to create the exhibit, Colorado Trains & Planes. The partnering organizations include:...

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Pre-Order Colorado Rail Annual No. 33!

Pre-Order Colorado Rail Annual No. 33!

Rio Grande Standard Gauge Passenger Trains & Cars Historian Charles Albi: "For the first time, here is the complete story of Rio Grande’s standard gauge passenger car fleet from the wooden cars of the 1880s through to the ski train of the 1980s. Included is a...

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