Colorado Railroad Museum

One of the largest collections of narrow gauge railroad equipment can be found at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden Colorado.

Bob Richardson began purchasing railroad equipment in the 40's and 50's when the railroads were closing their narrow gauge operations. He was joined by other like minded individuals and together they have preserved a tremendous amount of railroad history.

Julie and Betsy enjoying the model railroad in the basement of the museum headquarters

The fire scene was a highlight of the model

Folks swimming below the trestle

Posing in font of the steam engine

First engine you see when entering the grounds

Emery posing

Bennett on the caboose

Sitting in the cupola of the caboose

Emery wondering how he'll get up to the cupola

Julie and John

Lots of history to explore

Betsy on the work goose #6

The rail car in the background was one of the "Galloping Goose" from the Rio Grande Southern RR

Bennett exploring a high side gondola

Checking out a motor car

The grounds include a large garden railroad

Steam engine maintenance and restoration is performed in the roundhouse 

Grandsons and #318