#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)
It’s #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week we have some unique behind-the-scenes footage of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in August 2021 from Museum volunteer John Mexiel! Do you have any home movies...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our question is what happened to the original Denver & Rio Grande wood depot in Alamosa? Participants are invited to submit their Trivia responses as a comment on our Facebook, YouTube,...
Dining on the Rails: Cranberry Sauce
Happy December! Nearly every railroad developed a special holiday meal for passengers traveling by train over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. For this month’s posting, we are looking into the history of and recipes for an American holiday staple: cranberry...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)
It’s #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week we have Footage of the 2008 “Goosefest” event from Museum volunteer Michael McBride! Do you have any home movies or photographs that feature the Colorado Railroad Museum, The Museum’s equipment or...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our viewer suggested question is, which Continental Divide railroad tunnel in Colorado was converted to auto traffic in 1922? Participants are invited to submit their Trivia responses as a comment on...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)
It’s #TBT and for #ThrowbackThursday this week we have some special footage of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20 off-site in southern Colorado captured by Museum volunteer and donor Lawrence Dorsey in the Fall of 2021! Do you have any home movies or...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This week our viewer suggested question is, when did the Boston Coal and Fuel company Perins Peak Branch open? Participants are invited to submit their Trivia responses as a comment on our Facebook, YouTube,...
Colorado Gives Day 2021
On Track for Colorado Gives Day Thanks to your continued support, we are Still On Track at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Although the past 18 months have been difficult for all of us, the Museum has never been more committed to our mission of bringing Colorado’s rich...
