CO Railroad Museum

The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve and convey the rich history of railroading in the Rocky Mountain region.

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It's #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! This week, we’re journeying back to November 18, 2022, through the lens of longtime volunteer George Lawrence. George captured breathtaking images of our historic steam locomotives in action right here in Golden, Colorado.

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It's #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum - this week we have some behind-the-scenes-footage of RGS No. 20 connecting to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Support the Museum's mission to preserve Colorado railroad history at https://t.co/j4Hem8awoq #musicbyhyce

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Guests who visited the #ColoradoRailroadMuseum on Thursday July 4th had the opportunity to ride in passenger cars behind a locomotive, watch operating model trains, spin a full-size turntable, explore a selection of open cars and more! https://t.co/gviwQgJEVt

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Watch the latest episode of #StoryTime followed by a #DoItYourselfCraft as we celebrate the annual #DinosaurExpressTrain at the #ColoradoRailroadMuseum - https://t.co/H0EnIW4Kl8 #crrm #storytime #crafts #milehighcity #goldencolorado #trains #visitdenver #dinosaurs

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It's #triviatuesday at the #ColoradoRailroadMuseum! This video, our question is: Why does the Museum's turntable have four rails? Don't know the answer? Find out here: https://t.co/H6t7FSvZJo #crrm #trains #musicbyhyce #turntables

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It's #ThrowbackThursday at the Colorado Railroad Museum! For 65 years, our dedicated volunteers have been the heart & soul of preserving Colorado’s rich railroad heritage. Join us this weekend to learn more about joining our team: https://t.co/Nm08A1mY61

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It's #triviatuesday: Found in Golden, Colorado in 1894, what was the first Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil discovered? Don't know the answer? Read our event description for our upcoming Dinosaur Express Train online to find out: https://t.co/7pyl5bFiw3 #DinosaurExpressTrain #SteamUp

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Explore the tale of two brothers and their journey to the "land of opportunity" in this month's Story Time & Craft followed by a #diy #craft inspired by the book! https://t.co/LSwUkn4VNt #crrm #musicbyHyce #storytime #Craftideas

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Step into the time machine this #throwbackthursday in celebration of the Museum's annual Colorado Crossings event! Check out our "Featured Favorites" playlist on YouTube for more https://t.co/4uIJuzzBPd #TrainEnthusiast #MemoriesInMotion #musicbyHyce

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It's #triviatuesday - our question is: Who officiated at the inaugural run of RGS No. 20 in summer 2020, following completion of the locomotive's 14-year restoration? Don't know the answer? Check our recent Facebook post about 20 to learn more: https://t.co/xGGpYfIdVo #trains

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Read the new Dining on the Rails article online at: https://t.co/Kxi2UbQVp9 #trains #musicbyHyce #diningontherails #olivedennis #BandO #oysterpie #railroadrecipes #womenofrailroading

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It's #TriviaTuesday and this video our question is: RGS Motor No. 7 was the heaviest of the "Geese" when constructed, how much did it weigh? Don't know the answer? Watch "Last of the Flock" to find out: https://t.co/6AARADJAdJ #riograndesouthern

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Want to know more about the Museum's GC&SJ equipment? Check out the brand new Big Train Tour exploring our utilitarian equipment here: https://t.co/UxKrdWga9I #bigtraintours #musicbyhyce #railroadhistory #narrowgauge #Alaska #whitepass #thepolarexpress #DayoutWithThomas #goldrush

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Step into the time machine this #ThrowbackThursday as we journey back to 1985 with incredible photographs by Darrel Arndt! Witness the historic moment as the #DomeCarMonument is transported to its final home at the Museum #TBT #RailroadHistory #CaliforniaZephyr #Zephyr75th

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Check out the Museum's latest episode of "Story Time & Craft" featuring the children's story TRAIN by Elisha Cooper and featuring a super-cool DIY F-Unit inspired craft! https://t.co/v9GGVyuc3a #storytime #diycraft #trains #visitdenver

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It's #TriviaTuesday: In what year was the "Violets and Daisies" china pattern, which became standard on CB&Q Dining Cars (including those on the #CaliforniaZephyr), created? Don't know the answer? Read the latest Dining on the Rails post to find out: https://t.co/X3gyan8Ux6

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It's #TBT and for this #ThrowbackThursday we're taking a dive back through memory lane as we prepare celebrate RGS #SteamLocomotive No. 20's 125th "birthday" courtesy of volunteer George Lawrence's photos! #trains #musicbyhyce #visitdenver

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It's #ThrowbackThursday check out this special image from the Museum's Curator of Equipment & Rolling Stock files showing D&RGW No. 5771 (of #CaliforniaZephyr fame) pushed by Coors No. C998, both of which are now preserved at the Colorado Railroad Museum!

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Are you ready for a brand new Story Time & Craft episode? This month we read Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis (about B&O's first female engineer)! Follow that up with an awesome "do-it-yourself" Blueprint Craft! https://t.co/WfrP53zgxh #railroadengineer #storytime #diycrafts

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Have you ever ridden the California Zephyr, even just through Glenwood canyon? The @CORailrdMuseum is celebrating the Zephyr's 75th anniversary Saturday: https://t.co/t6whdhRuHi