Story Time & Craft: November

Story Time & Craft: November

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 read “Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night?” by Brianna Caplan Sayres,...
#TriviaTuesday

#TriviaTuesday

It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is – When did the Denver & Rio Grande Western’s California Zephyr officially end its service life? Don’t know the answer? Click Here and read our latest Dining on...
Dining on the Rails November 2022: Old Fashioned Navy Bean Soup

Dining on the Rails November 2022: Old Fashioned Navy Bean Soup

As the weather really starts to cool down, we thought we’d share the recipe for Old Fashioned Navy Bean Soup from the Denver & Rio Grande Western. Before we share the recipe, we are going to share the history of the soup itself. Navy Bean Soup, also commonly...
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday 2022!

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday 2022!

This holiday season enjoy a special discount when shopping on select dates! For Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday (November 25-28) 2022 we are offering a 15% discount on items online and on-site at our Depot General Store! Colorado Railroad...
#TriviaTuesday

#TriviaTuesday

It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is – What year was the Interstate Commerce Commision Act passed? Don’t know the answer? Watch our latest episode of Small Wonders to find out! Participants are invited to...
Small Wonders: Train Wreck Tragedy at Eden, Colorado

Small Wonders: Train Wreck Tragedy at Eden, Colorado

For our latest edition of Small Wonders Colorado Railroad Museum Curatorial Assistant (Collections) Jasmine Robertson explores the history and material in the Museum archives related to a famous Colorado railroad tragedy, the Eden Train Wreck of 1904. Join Colorado...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

It’s #TBT at the Colorado Railroad Museum and for Throwback Thursday this week we have some awesome slides of Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 2 off-site and on the rails in Durango, Colorado at the dawn of the 21st century! Want to learn more about...
Story Time & Craft – All Aboard!

Story Time & Craft – All Aboard!

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 read “All Aboard! A True Train Story” with words & photography by Susan...
#TriviaTuesday

#TriviaTuesday

It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is – What model year Pierce Arrow was used to build the San Christobal Railroad’s one-and-only motorcar? Don’t know the answer? Click Here & watch our latest...
Big Train Tours: Motorcar “Galloping Goose” No. 2

Big Train Tours: Motorcar “Galloping Goose” No. 2

Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’ll be taking a look at a unique, narrow-gauge, motorized railcar that was designed and built right here in Colorado. Today, Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” number is proudly...

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