Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding...
Gold Rush Days

Gold Rush Days

Join the Colorado Railroad Museum for an annual “end-of-summer” steam-up event – grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive...
Colorado Power Days

Colorado Power Days

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s Colorado Power Days steam-up event returns this Father’s Day weekend and invites visitors to celebrate “Colorado Railroad Heritage Week!” Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m....
Dinosaur Express Train

Dinosaur Express Train

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Dinosaur Express Train steam-up returns to make “tracks through pre-history in 2025!” Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic, coal...
Colorado Crossings

Colorado Crossings

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Colorado Crossings steam-up event comes back with a “theme-to-be-determined” for 2025! Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. An authentic,...
Dining on the Rails December 2024: Mincemeat Pie

Dining on the Rails December 2024: Mincemeat Pie

Happy Holidays! As Christmas draws nearer, we decided to feature a recipe with a rich holiday tradition—mincemeat or mince pie. So, what exactly is mincemeat pie? As usual, the history of this traditional dish is quite varied, but it has roots in medieval England....
#ThrowbackThursday with RGS No. 20

#ThrowbackThursday with RGS No. 20

It’s #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and this week we have some behind-the-scenes-footage of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20 connecting to a consist in preparation for an evening of service on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride,...
Holiday Closure

Holiday Closure

If you’re planning a visit soon, please be aware that the Colorado Railroad Museum will have adjusted hours for the holiday season. Here are the important dates to keep in mind: Early Closure (2 pm): November 22 (Day Before Thanksgiving) Closed: November 23...
Thank You from the Colorado Railroad Museum

Thank You from the Colorado Railroad Museum

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...
Dining on the Rails November 2024: Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus

Dining on the Rails November 2024: Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus

Here, at the Colorado Railroad Museum, the holiday season is in full swing with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! Therefore, it seems like the perfect time to feature a holiday recipe, so this month we’ve chosen one especially suitable for the colder weather: prime rib...

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