Happy summer! As the weather starts to finally warm up and feel like summer, we thought we’d feature a refreshing beverage: Manitou Mineral Water with Lemonade. We’ll also discuss the history of Manitou Springs, tuberculosis in Colorado, and the Denver & Rio...
Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’ll be taking a look at the outdoor Garden Railroad located on the Museum grounds. Since its beginnings in the mid-1990s, this operating layout has grown to become one of the Museum’s...
Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’ll be taking a look at a freight car type known as a gondola. Built to transport heavy, bulk commodities such as mineral ores and coal, gondolas served on the Denver & Rio Grande...
Standard Gauge Pioneer: D&RGW Steam Locomotive No. 683 – Big Train Tours – Colorado Railroad Museum! Welcome to another Big Train Tour at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This month, we’ll be taking a look at Denver & Rio Grande Western No. 683. This...
It’s #TBT and for ThrowbackThursday this week we are sharing some 4K footage captured by Colorado Railroad Productions during the Museum’s triple steam-up event in May 2021! Want to see more of Colorado Railroad Productions material? Check out their...
Important Notice: Due to Day Out With Thomas™ events this Saturday and Sunday, general admission will NOT be available. Admission is restricted to Day Out With Thomas™ ticket holders ONLY, and walk up sales will not be available. Regular Museum admission resumes Tuesday through Friday.