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| Total railroad museums in COLORADO: 6 | Displaying 10 museums per page. |
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Colorado Railroad Museum
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| Address: 17155 West 44th Ave, Golden, COLORADO, 80403 USA. Tel.: (303) 279-4591 Toll Free: (800) 365-6263 |
| The Colorado Railroad Museum is recognized as one of the best privately supported rail museums in the United States. This "can't miss" site for the rail fans features over 70 historic narrow and standard gauge locomotives and cars exhibited on 15 acres at the foot of North Table Mountain, near Golden, Colorado. The museum was established in 1959 to preserve for future generations a tangible record of Colorado's flamboyant railroad era, particularly the state's pioneering narrow gauge mountain railroads. The museum is open every day of the year from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every Thursday the museum building, library, and gift store, are open until 9:00 p.m. Museum grounds close at 5 p.m. During the summer months of June, July and August, we stay open until 6:00 p.m |
| Hits: 1028 Rating: 4.00 Reviews: 4 Review : Read/Write Added: 26-Nov-2002 |
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Forney Transportation Museum
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| Address: 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver, COLORADO, 80216 USA. Tel.: 303-297-1113 Toll Free: |
| The Forney Transportation Museum is a collection of over 500 exhibits relating to historical transportation. It began with antique cars, but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Some of these are familiar, while others spark the imagination. Collection includes : 'Big Boy' - The World's Largest Steam Locomotive, Railcars, Cabooses, Coaches and a Diner, Forney Locomotive, Trolleys, & Much, Much More. Come see them all! |
| Hits: 704 Rating: 2.50 Reviews: 2 Review : Read/Write Added: 2-Dec-2002 |
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Museum of Northwest Colorado
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| Address: 590 Yampa Ave., Craig, COLORADO, 81625 USA. Tel.: 970-824-6360 Toll Free: 877-825-6360 |
| The recently acquired collection of Moffat Road memorabilia has been a significant addition to the museum. Carefully collected over many years by a local collector, it is now a permanent exhibit at the museum. The "Marcia Car" on display in the Craig city park, and available for viewing and tours. Completely restored, the car was David Moffat's private business car, named after his daughter. |
| Hits: 479 Rating: 5.00 Reviews: 1 Review : Read/Write Added: 2-Dec-2002 |
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Pueblo Railway Museum
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| Address: 132 West, Pueblo, COLORADO, 81003 USA. Tel.: 719-544-1773 Toll Free: |
| Home of the giant steam locomotive ATSF 2912. We concentrate on 5 roads serving Pueblo, CO before recent consolidations. Static displays with occaisonal GP-7 operation including cab, coach and caboose rides. Historic preservation of equipment, artifacts and documents. Located behind historic Pueblo Union Depot and inside the Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center [www.theheritagecenter.us]. We are part of Pueblo Railway Foundation, an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization-supported totally by donations. |
| Hits: 306 Rating: 3.33 Reviews: 3 Review : Read/Write Added: 4-Jun-2005 |
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Ridgway Railroad Museum
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| Address: P.O. Box 588, Ridgway, COLORADO, 81432 USA. Tel.: N/A Toll Free: |
| Ridgway, Colorado, long known as the birthplace of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, is the home of a new museum dedicated to the preservation of the history of railroading in Ouray County and surrounding areas. The railroad museum committee is currently developing plans for a permanent location. The Ridgway Railroad Museum has a variety of purposes within its agenda. The Museum is planning a full schedule of events for 2003. Please visit our website for more details. |
| Hits: 516 Rating: 0 Reviews: 0 Review : Read/Write Added: 2-Dec-2002 |
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The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
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| Address: 479 Main street, Durango, COLORADO, 81301 USA. Tel.: (970) 247-2733 Toll Free: |
| The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum has collected many lost railroad treasures that you can now enjoy as part of your D&SNGRR experience. The Museum is set up in the roundhouse so there are eight sets of track leading from the turntable and eight storage stalls. The museum also features original railroad paintings, historic photographs, antique railroad lamps and an amazing hand carved train engine. Not only can you look at all the unique collectibles in the museum, but the locomotives are all open for you to explore on your own. Everyone will have fun exploring this wonderful piece of American history. |
| Hits: 619 Rating: 4.67 Reviews: 3 Review : Read/Write Added: 2-Dec-2002 |
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