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Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave  |
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This museum to Buffalo Bill Cody details his life as a buffalo hunter for the railroads, Pony Express rider, cowboy, wagon train boss, gold miner, Army scout, and impresario of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The Wild West Show gained him world fame as he staged Indian battles, fancy marksmanship, and a general good time to audiences worldwide. Museum and grave atop Lookout Mountain west of Golden.
Open: May 1 to October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 987-1/2 Lookout Mountain Road Contact: |
| Colorado Railroad Museum |
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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 railfan's features over 100 historic narrow and standard gauge locomotives and cars exhibited on 15 acres at the foot of North Table Mountain, near Golden, Colorado.
17155 W. 44th Avenue Contact: |
| Forney Transportation Museum |
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The Forney Transportation Museum is a one-of-a-kind 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.
Open: 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Sat. Closed Sundays. 4303 Brighton Boulevard Contact: |
| Tiny Town Colorado |
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Visit this unique one-sixth-sized town with over 100 colorful kid-sized buildings, and ride the live steam Tiny Town Railroad on a loop around the town. Located 30 minutes from Denver.
Open: Daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day: 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. 6249 S. Turkey Creek Road Contact: |
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| Cañon City & Royal Gorge Railroad |
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Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad provides the best experience of the Royal Gorge Since 1879 - Colorado's oldest scenic line combines Colorado history, excitement, excellent service and delicious food & entertainment. Open Daily, May 26th - October 7th, 2007 In order to experience the Royal Gorge, you've got to get down into it. The train takes you there! Offering up to 4-daily departures. Reservations recommended. Santa Fe Depot Contact: |
| Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad |
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A trip on the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad, reveals scenic wonders around every curve as century-old steam locomotive transports you back to the gold mining days of Cripple Creek & Victor, Colorado. A treat for railroad and history buffs, kids and the whole family. Trains leave every 40 minutes from mid-May thru mid-October from our 1894 depot and gift shop at the head of historic Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek. PO Box 459 Contact: |
| Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad |
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Built 126 years ago and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a 64-mile, fully operational steam railroad jointly owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico. The railroad operates passenger trains seven days a week from Saturday, May 26 to Sunday, October 14.
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| Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum |
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Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882 (amazingly, only 9 months after construction began) the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers. 479 Main Avenue Contact: |
| Georgetown Loop Railroad |
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The Georgetown Loop Railroad brings Colorado history to life in a fun adventure that will thrill the entire family. The beauty of the rugged Rocky Mountains surrounds you as an old-time steam locomotive chugs its way up the canyon, hauling your train past the remains of several gold and silver mines. Ride a narrow gauge steam-powered train over the famous Georgetown Loop bridge on an authentic recreation of one of the most famous railroads in the West. Trains depart daily, late May through early October. See website or call for rates. PO Box 249 Contact: |
| Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad |
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The historic mining town of Leadville, Colorado is tucked away in a magnificent alpine valley at the base of the state's highest peak. Here you will find spectacular views, volumes of living history and a population proud of its working class heritage. Winding through this colorful tapestry like a brilliant red ribbon is the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad. The LC&S takes passengers along the old Denver, South Park & Pacific and Colorado & Southern lines to the Continental Divide. The round-trip ride lasts two and a half hours. Open daily from late May through early October. Call for fares. Reservations recommended. 326 E. 7th Street Contact: |
| Pikes Peak Cog Railway |
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For 115 years, the Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway (the world's highest cog train, the highest Colorado train AND the highest train in the United States) has taken passengers to the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak. Open daily year-round. Be cautious of the altitude. The view from top was inspiration for Kathryn Lee Bates' "America the Beautiful". Call for fares. Reservations recommended. PO Box 351 Contact: |
| Regional Transportation District |
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You're going places and so is RTD light rail. Whether you're heading to work or school, spending the day at your favorite LoDo shops and restaurants, or enjoying a night on the town at one of Denver's fantastic special events, light rail is going your way. RTD operates a 14-mile light rail system between 30th & Downing and Mineral Avenue. Also available on the website is a bus route schedule finder, helpful for getting to Heritage Square via RTD. 1600 Blake Street Contact: |
| Rio Grande Scenic Railroad |
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Just over a century ago, the railroad opened the San Luis Valley to the rest of the world by laying track across its borders. Today, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad whisks passengers off to remote parts of the San Luis Valley, and those just beyond those borders, still wild and unspoiled by the last 100 years. The San Luis Express and the Toltec Gorge Limited run on historic routes through the San Luis Valley. See website for rates. 601 State Street Contact: |
| The Ski Train |
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America’s largest scheduled passenger train is beginning its 68th season offering a postcard-perfect train experience through the dramatic peaks of the Rockies. Skiers and sightseers alike enjoy a day at Winter Park/Mary Jane Resort, one of Colorado’s most popular winter destinations. The scenery alone is worth the trip. A real passenger train in the heart of Colorado's Rockies. Summer and winter schedules available; see website for details. Reservations recommended. Denver Union Station North Wing Contact: |
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| Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad | |
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For more than 150 years, BNSF Railway has been quietly delivering cars, coal, clothing, games and nearly anything else found in homes and businesses. When the predecessors to BNSF Railway first started operations, we were building a nation by shrinking America's borders. Today, our focus is on using speed, agility and resourcefulness to help expand the global marketplace for goods and services. Physical Address Mailing Address Telephone Operator / Directory Assistance: 1-800-795-2673 |
| Colorado Live Steamers |
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The Colorado Live Steamers is a non-profit organization of people interested in building and operating large scale model railroad equipment. We are located on approximately 120 acres in Byers, CO, about 40 miles east of Denver. 7402 Calhoun Byers Road Contact: |
| Colorado Weddings |
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We act as the sales representative for these select vendors, so our time with you is free of charge. Our expert consultants will meet with you at your convenience to review pictures, referral letters, prices and staff options. Contact: |
| Cradle to Crayons Child Care | |
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Cradle to Crayons Learning Center is a privately owned childcare center located in Golden, Colorado. The center is conveniently located inside Heritage Square. We are a State Licensed facility, and care for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years old. We have 5 classrooms to ensure that your child is engaged in age appropriate activities with children of the same age group. Please see their web site for more information. 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Suite S-102
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| Denver Garden Railway Society |
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The DGRS was founded in 1979. It is one of the oldest and foremost garden railway societies in the US. They have monthly meetings with a program covering some element of garden railways. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month. Specific dates and times as well as program topics are announced in the DGRS Newsletter. The Denver Garden Railway Society have had a garden railway at CRRM since 1996. DGRS operates during steamups at Colorado Railroad Museum. They are very active and can be found at CRRM most weekends. For information call Kelvin at 303-431-6793 or Aleen at 303-733-8292. E-mail: info@denvergrs.com |
| Intermountain Chapter National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) |
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The Intermountain Chapter was formed at CRRM in 1960. They have been renowned for books published and trips they ran in their own equipment, CB&Q business car #96 and AT&SF observation sleeper Navajo from the original streamlined 1937 Super Chief. These cars as well as CB&Q #5629 4-8-4 reside at CRRM. They are open during steamups. The Chapter publishes a bimonthly newsletter, "Intermountain News". They hold dinner meetings once a month at Rossi's Catering Hall at 4980 Kipling Street in Wheat Ridge, CO. Dates and topics vary. Chapter phone is 303-298-0377. |
| Platte Valley Trolley | |
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Come visit the Denver Rail Heritage Society and ride an Open Trolley Car along the scenic Platte River Valley and See Denver From A Breezer! Our Trolley operates past Confluence Park, REI, Downtown Aquarium, Children's Museum and Mile-Hi Stadium. PO Box 481244 Contact: |
| Railroad Data.Com | |
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| Rocky Mountain Railroad Club | |
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RMRRC was founded in 1938. It is one of the oldest and best known railroad clubs in the nation. The club is renowned for a variety of fan trips and informative books published since 1949. Monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S. University Boulevard at Bates Avenue in the southwest wing. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and last until 9:00 p.m. Topics of Colorado and general railfan interest are presented as slide or video shows. Admission is free for first-timers. Members receive a monthly "Rail Report" newsletter. Club phone: 303-979-2806. |
| Union Pacific Railroad | |
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Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is one of America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, is the largest railroad in North America, covering 23 states across two-thirds of the United States. 1400 Douglas Street UP Main Number: 402-544-5000 |
| Youth in Model Railroading | |
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Youth in Model Railroading is a national model railroading organization exclusively for kids. Right now there is one division, located in the Denver Metro Area. Contact: 303-661-7684. |