#ThrowbackThursday: 491 Returns!

#ThrowbackThursday: 491 Returns!

It’s #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and this week we are digging into the Museum archives to share footage of Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive No. 491 being moved from a roundhouse stall onto the turntable on February 19,...
#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It’s #tbt at the Colorado Railroad Museum and for #throwbackthursday we have 4K footage captured in April 2023 by Travis Gorhum of Museum staff (paid & volunteer) moving passenger cars into the roundhouse in and on the turntable while D&RGW No. 491...
#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It’s #tbt at the Colorado Railroad Museum and for #throwbackthursday we have some awesome footage of antique engines from the Front Range Antique Power Association (FRAPA) in operation in on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020! Want to see more from FRAPA at the...
#TriviaTuesday – October 4, 2022

#TriviaTuesday – October 4, 2022

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...
#TriviaTuesday – September 20, 2022

#TriviaTuesday – September 20, 2022

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...

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