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#TBT Rails Around The Table Mountains
It's #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week we're taking a look at historic Golden, CO through the photography collection of author and historian Dan Abbott! Dan's latest book, Rails Around The Table Mountains: The Railroads of Golden, Colorado is now available for...
#TriviaTuesday: Golden Railroads!
It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This week, in anticipation of the release of our latest Colorado Rail Annual: Rails Around The Table Mountains, our question is, can you name one of the railroads that operated in Golden, Colorado? Don't know the...
Dining on the Rails: Champagne!
Happy New Year! For this month’s post, we’ve decided to feature a beverage that is perfect to ring in the New Year: champagne! Though champagne itself requires no recipe, some of the railroad commissary booklets had extensive instructions regarding how champagne...
#TBT Goose Operations In The Snow
It's #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week we're traveling back almost a decade to January 4, 2014, through the lens of longtime Museum volunteer George Lawrence! George was on-hand to capture the Museum grounds in fresh snow as crews operated Rio Grande Southern...
#TriviaTuesday: Goose Passengers!
It's #TriviaTuesday and this week our questions is: How many passengers currently are able ride on each Galloping Goose Trip at the Colorado Railroad Museum? Don't know the answer? Check the availability of upcoming rides online here (Goose rides depart the first and...
#TriviaTuesday! – December 26, 2023
It's #TriviaTuesday and this week our questions is: In what year did railroad historian and author Dan Abbott take a job in the Coors' engineering department?Don't know the answer? Click Here to read the recent Iron Horse News article discussing Dan's new title to...
Pre-Order Colorado Rail Annual No. 35!
Rails Around The Table Mountains: The Railroads of Golden ColoradoColorado Rail Annual No. 35, by Dan Abbott In the annuals of railroading, Golden, Colorado holds an almost mythical status. Steam railroads (both standard and narrow gauge) served the city, along with...
#TBT Santa Claus Special 2013!
It's #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week we're traveling back more than a decade to December 7th, 2013 through the lens of longtime Museum volunteer George Lawrence! Before THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride there was the Colorado Railroad Museum's annual "Santa...
Story Time & Craft: Coal Cookies!
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 are reading "The Coal Thief" by Alane Adams with illustrations by Lauren Gallegos. After Story...
Story Time & 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 are reading "Pete The Cat's Train Trip" by James Dean. After Story Time, join Colorado Railroad...
Trivia Tuesday: Polar Express Edition!
It's #TriviaTuesday and this week our questions is: When it comes to Hot Chocolate on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride there is only One Rule. What is it? Don't know the answer? If you're not scheduled to catch THE SOLD OUT POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Colorado...
#TBT Steam In The Snow!
It's #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week we have some fun photos of Museum crew members operating Denver & Rio Grande Western No. 346 in the snow on March 6, 2007, captured by long-time volunteer George Lawrence! The engine was still warm from a ceremony the...
Railroad Hot Chocolate
While the weather gets colder, and winter looms nearer, we decided to feature a warm beverage for December. This beverage is one that we here at the Colorado Railroad Museum serve every day in December during THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, and is particularly fitting...
Our Heartfelt Thanks!
To our cherished supporters, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, the Colorado Railroad Museum extends a heartfelt thanks for your unwavering commitment. Your support fuels our passion and empowers us to preserve history, nurture learning, and celebrate...
Trivia Tuesday: Football Edition!
It's #TriviaTuesday and this week our questions is: In the holiday classic, THE POLAR EXPRESS™, what did the protagonist select as "The First Gift of Christmas?"Don't know the answer? One piece is revealed in the recent Dining on the Rails: Union Pacific Au Gratin...
#TBT Model Railroad Photography
It's #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week, back by popular demand, is the Model Railroad Photography of volunteer Liam Wright! Liam is an active member of the Denver Garden Railway Society and frequently volunteers at the Museum! Do you have any home movies or...
Trivia Tuesday: Polar Express Edition!
It's #TriviaTuesday and this week our questions is: In the holiday classic, THE POLAR EXPRESS™, what did the protagonist select as "The First Gift of Christmas?"Want to ride THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Golden, Colorado this season? Tickets are almost SOLD OUT so...
Union Pacific Au Gratin Potatoes
Happy November! November is synonymous with football and hearty foods. For this month’s Dining on the Rails, we decided to feature au gratin potatoes as well as discuss some of the history behind railroads and the popular fall sport, football! Before we take a look at...
#TBT Volunteer Photography
It's #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we are featuring the on-site photography of Museum Travis Gorhum! Travis found himself on-site New Year's Eve 2022 just after a large snowfall and he captured much of the Museum's equipment buried under a pristine white...
2023 Holiday Hours
The Colorado Railroad Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but during the Holiday Season it’s a good idea to check ahead as we will be CLOSED for a few special dates: NOVEMBER 2023 Wednesday, November 22: The Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
