#ThrowbackThursday with RGS No. 20

#ThrowbackThursday with RGS No. 20

It’s #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum and this week we have some behind-the-scenes-footage of Rio Grande Southern Steam Locomotive No. 20 connecting to a consist in preparation for an evening of service on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride,...
#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 #ColoradoDay 2024

#ThrowbackThursday #ColoradoDay 2024

    #ThrowbackThursday to the roots of Colorado’s rich railroad history! As we celebrate our 65th anniversary at the Colorado Railroad Museum, we also honor #ColoradoDay with a special spotlight on the Denver, South Park & Pacific (DSP&P) Steam...
#ThrowbackThursday Colorado Railroad Heritage Week!

#ThrowbackThursday Colorado Railroad Heritage Week!

This week for #ThrowbackThursday we’re celebrating Colorado Railroad Heritage Week, marking the anniversary of a monumental moment in history – the arrival of the first train in Denver! On June 24, 1870, the Iron Horse made its grand entrance, transforming...
#ThrowbackThursday: Museum Volunteers at Work!

#ThrowbackThursday: Museum Volunteers at Work!

Welcome to this #ThrowbackThursday with the Colorado Railroad Museum! For 65 years, our dedicated volunteers have been the heart and soul of preserving Colorado’s rich railroad heritage. From restoring historic locomotives to guiding tours, building exhibits and...

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