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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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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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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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#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! Today, in honor of Colorado’s recent winter weather and the start of ski season, we’re taking a look back at the Ski Train, a beloved part of Colorado’s rail history that has transported passengers from Denver to Winter Park for nearly 70...

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We’re Thankful this Thanksgiving

We’re Thankful this Thanksgiving

To our cherished supporters, generous donors and dedicated volunteers, the Colorado Railroad Museum extends a heartfelt thanks for your unwavering commitment. Your support helps us nurture a community where diverse voices are amplified creating richer and more...

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Story Time & Craft: Delivery Day

Story Time & Craft: Delivery Day

Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Tessa ter Horst for Story Time as she reads some of her favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading The Little Engine That Could: Delivery Day written by Matt Mitter,...

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Dining on the Rails: Roast Young Turkey and World War II

Dining on the Rails: Roast Young Turkey and World War II

Happy November! This month, we are featuring roast young turkey, a dining option on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (AT&SF) railroad during World War II. To accompany the recipe, we are serving up a side of World War II history, along with World War II-era...

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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Here's a railfan joke as our treat to you today: Q: Why do trains take so long to arrive on Halloween? A: They’re running with a skeleton crew. Also, just a friendly reminder that regular daytime, weekend train rides have concluded for the 2025 operating season....

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D&RGW No. 223

D&RGW No. 223

It's #ThrowbackThursday! In honor of the recent announcement that Denver & Rio Grande Western steam locomotive No. 223 will be restored to operation through a partnership between Ogden City, the 223 Locomotive Foundation, and the Colorado Railroad Museum, we’re...

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