Dining on the Rails October 2022: Apple Cider
Apples are synonymous with autumn. When you think of fall, images of apples come to mind, from caramel apples to apple cider. For this month’s blog post we decided to showcase the Union Pacific’s recipe for apple cider as well as discuss the history of this prevalent...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday. This week our question is – In 1900 “two boy wreckers” caused a crash on the Midland Terminal route between Bull Hill & Cameron. How many injuries were reported? Don’t know the answer? Watch our latest episode of Small...
Small Wonders: Railroad Switch Locks at the Colorado Railroad Museum
Let’s explore railroad switch locks. These specialized locks were once used to secure railroad switches, and are today prized by collectors and museum curators alike for their interesting shapes, markings and makers. Join Colorado Railroad Museum Curator of...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)
It’s #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we are sharing some material from the archives of Colorado Railroad Museum Multimedia Coordinator Matthew Isaacks! Matt has worked at the Museum in various capacities since September 2002 and can often be found on...
Thomas and the Dinosaur: 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 read “Thomas and the Dinosaur” by Golden Books, illustrated by Thomas...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday. This week our question is – In 1938 Engine No. 491 was equipped with what unique upgrade inside the firebox? Don’t know the answer? Watch our latest episode of Big Train Tours to find out! Participants are invited to submit their...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)
It’s #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have more historic photos captured at the Museum in the mid-1970s by volunteer George Lawrence – including some awesome behind the scenes photos of Johnny Cash’s visit to film segments of The Great...
Dining on the Rails September 2022: Peach Cobbler
For this month’s posting we thought we’d feature Peach Cobbler to get us into the fall spirit. The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, also known as the Katy, had a recipe for the dish that we will share with you at the end of this post. Cobbler recipes go back to the...
