Big Train Tours: 491

Big Train Tours: 491

Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’ll be taking a look at Denver & Rio Grande Western steam locomotive No. 491. This massive, 1928 vintage coal burner is today the largest coal-burning steam locomotive operating in...
#TriviaTuesday

#TriviaTuesday

It’s #TriviaTuesday. This week our question is – In 1929 and 1930, the Pullman Company produced 12 “fact” booklets, illustrated by which Chicago artist? Don’t know the answer? Click here and watch our latest episode of Small Wonders to find out!...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

It’s #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have part two of self-described “amateur railroad photographer” Trevor Rost’ 2022 Colorado Crossings event photographs! Follow Trevor on Instagram to see more of his Colorado centric railroad...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

It’s #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have some photos of Museum equipment captured during recent operations including the 2022 Colorado Crossings event, by self-described “amateur railroad photographer” Trevor Rost! Follow Trevor on...
#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

#TBT (ThrowbackThursday)

It’s #TBT and for Throwback Thursday this week we have some behind-the-scenes photos from Museum volunteer Leo Czyozanowski. Leo often volunteers and works on the Museum’s operations team and he always has his camera ready to catch the crew at work! Do you...

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