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The Friday Tours – 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on […]

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Colorado Rails & Cocktails

An Evening of Colorado History - Relax, enjoy a beverage and travel back to a time when railroads shaped the American West. 7:00 p.m. April 3, 2026: Hell on Wheels […]

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Saturday Train Rides

Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available […]

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Sunday Goose Rides

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), […]

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Tuesday Goose Rides

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), […]

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#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It's #TBT at the Colorado Railroad Museum and for #throwbackthursday thursday we have some photos of Museum staff and volunteers completing some equipment moves and performing some maintenance on Locomotive No. 346 captured by volunteer & photographer Travis...

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Story Time & Craft: March

Story Time & Craft: March

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 "Owney: The Mail-Pouch Pooch" written by Mona Kerby with pictures by Lynne Barasch. After...

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Now Available Online!

Now Available Online!

Previously thought to be out-of-print, we are happy to announce the return of a trio of Thomas R. Lee's Westward books! Order the titles together to save more! Museum Members receive their discount in addition to the discounts listed below! Rock Island Westward Volume...

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#TriviaTuesday – March 28, 2023

#TriviaTuesday – March 28, 2023

It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This week our question is: What river does the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad follow? Participants are invited to submit their responses as a comment on our Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, web...

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#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It's #TBT at the Colorado Railroad Museum and for #throwbacktthursday we have some Link & Pin Action filmed by Museum Volunteer Martin Prater. Marty, who is the husband of the Museum's long-serving Business Manager was often on-hand to film interesting &...

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#TriviaTuesday! – March 14, 2023

#TriviaTuesday! – March 14, 2023

It's #TriviaTuesday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This week our question is: What river does the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad follow?Participants are invited to submit their responses as a comment on our Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, web...

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