Here is a list of railroad related venues to visit while in the Denver Area.


Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th St.
Golden, CO 80403
303-279-4591
Our host and arguably the best railroad museum in the Rockies. Please visit them for your book and video needs as proceeds go to fund restoration of the Museum's collection
 

 
Denver Rail Heritage Society
700 Water St,
Denver, CO 80211
303-458-6255

The Platte Valley Trolley operates an open sightseeing trolley along the the South Platte River from 15th St. south the Decatur. Visit their website for fares and schedules.

 

The Forney Transportation Museum
4303 Brighton Blvd
 Denver, CO 80216
303.297.1113

Pike's Peak Historical Street Railway Foundation, Inc.
Site address: 2333 Steel Drive
Colorado Springs, CO Mailing address: P.O. Box 544
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Telephone: 719-475-9508

The Foundation owns nine PCC style streetcars; they also are leasing a Fort Collins Birney streetcar 22 & an ex-Colorado Springs streetcar body.
Both the historic cars are undergoing a restoration and one of the PCCs operates on a 600-foot test track equipped with overhead wire.


Colorado Model Railroad Museum
If you've enjoyed visiting the Denver HO Model RR Club, we're sure you'll really enjoy visiting
the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley. It features a really fantastic model railroad

 
Georgetown Loop Railroad

Georgetown, CO
303-670-1686
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.


Canon City & Royal Gorge
Canon City CO
719-276-4000

This is one of the most spectacular rides in the entire country. Travel through the the Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River and marvel at the scenery.


 
Regional Transportation District

Denver, CO
1-303-299-6000

RTD operates and extensive light rail and commuter rail system

 

Colorado Live Steamers
P.O. Box 106
Littleton, CO 80160-0106
We are a large scale live steam railroad club with a planned 2 1/2 mile mainline for realistic railroad operation. We are currently building a turntable and steamup bay facilities. Our railroad is located 40 miles east of Denver adjacent to I-70 in Byers, CO.



Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad
Scenic Train Rides through the Rockies
326 E 7th St,
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-3936

  The Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad operates from May 27 to October 1, 2½ hour round trip, over 12 years old - $22.50, 4 to12 years old - $12.50, under 4 years old - free, caboose and locomotive rides available for extra fare. "Click" on the logo for more information.

Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad



520 E Carr Ave,
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2640
There is no train in the United States to compare with the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge in Cripple Creek, Colorado. The area around Cripple Creek was the inspiration for some of the Club's scenery.

 
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
The Cumbres & Toltec will be operating this summer. Please check their website for details. This is the most authentic narrow gauge railroad in the U.S.

 Durango & Silverton Railroad
479 Main Ave
Durango, CO 81301 .
(970) 247-2733
The Durango & Silverton trains takes you through some of Colorado's most beautiful scenery and is well worth the time for a visit.

 
Fort Collins Municipal Railway
Ride an original Fort Collins Birney streetcar on the reconstructed route that this car once served.


Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton
Mantau Springs, CO 80829
719-685-5401
Travel to the top of 14,300 foot Pike's Peak in a new multi-million dollar rebuilt cog railroad . On a clear day you can see all the way to Kansas!

 

 

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