Greeley, Colorado is the home to the Colorado Railroad Museum. This is a large, multilevel extremely realistic model railroad that is operated and maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers.
It was known for years as the Greeley Freight House, but was renamed to better define its function and make it easier to associate with model railroading.
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| This is a glimpse of the railroad as you enter |
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| A detailed lift bridge model is right as you enter |
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| Stairs take you to a second level which gives an overview of the railroad |
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| Snow sheds are modeled |
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| RR advertising posters are on display |
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| There is a wonderful series of displays to be found showing how model railroad scenery is created |
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| You can look down upon detailed ore carrier modules |
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| The day I was there all of the trains running were military trains in honor of Veterans Day. |
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| Ore carrier model of the Edmund Fitzgerald |
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| Beautiful detailing |
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| Very effective use of a photo backdrop |
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| This full size F Unit engine cab has a video of the model railroad visible thru the windshield |
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| Water looks so realistic! |
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| I've not seen this in real life, but I suspect the shapes are to show there is clearance for the following car(s) |
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| You'd have to be a real trusting soul to use that outhouse |
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| Some buildings on the layout have real prototypes |
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| Forest fires are modeled |
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| The boxcars decorated for the railroads road name are especially interesting as a the full size version is parked outside behind the museum |
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| Well worth your time to visit. Be sure to check their hours as they are not open every day. |
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