It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and in celebration of our annual #DayOutWithThomas event we wanted to know: Where on the Island of Sodor does Thomas The Tank Engine live? (a) Knapford Sheds (b) Tidmouth Sheds (c) The Dieselworks (d)...
This month marks the 148th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood, and we wouldn’t be Colorado without our rich gold rush history. This month we are featuring another Dining OFF the Rails recipe—and what Colorado dining looked like before the railroads arrived. One of...
#ThrowbackThursday to the roots of Colorado’s rich railroad history! As we celebrate our 65th anniversary at the Colorado Railroad Museum, we also honor #ColoradoDay with a special spotlight on the Denver, South Park & Pacific (DSP&P) Steam...
The Colorado Railroad Museum is excited to operate “Galloping Goose” rides select Sundays in 2024 onboard Rio Grande Southern Motorcar No. 7! Sunday August 18, 2024 Sunday August 25, 2024 Sunday September 1, 2024 Grounds open 9 am – 5 pm, rides operate...
It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive No. 346 is undergoing a comprehensive inspection and boiler re-build as required by the Federal Railroad Administration for steam locomotives every 15-years. What...
Happy Summer! And what a hot start to the season it has been. For this month’s posting of Dining on the Rails, we are going to feature Mary Engle Pennington and railroad car refrigeration to hopefully cool things down. We will also be sharing Union Pacific’s chicken...
Guests who visited the Colorado Railroad Museum on Thursday July 4th, 2024 had the opportunity to ride in passenger cars behind a diesel locomotive, watch operating model trains, operate a diesel engine simulator, spin a full-size turntable, and explore a wide range...
As summer begins to wind down celebrate Colorado’s Gold Rush heritage with special programming and ride behind one of the last coal-fired steam locomotives operating in Colorado! Activities will include Gold Panning demonstrations, turntable demonstrations, and more...
Memories Aboard the American Orient Express with Steve Patterson Delve into an evening of captivating stories and vivid photography as author and lecturer Steve Patterson brings a wealth of firsthand experience from his years aboard the American Orient Express, once...
The History of Railroads in Palisade, Colorado by Matt Darling Matt Darling has dedicated years to studying the intricate history of American railroads. As an expert on Western railroads, Darling has contributed extensively through his publications and lectures. His...