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The world's highest cog railway climbs 9 miles from Manitou Springs to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak, and it is only one of the mountain railroads still carrying Colorado families. This page is part of our national train museum finder, and it covers 15 Colorado train museums, heritage railroads and rail parks in 15 towns, from Greeley to Durango. Type your town into the finder below to see what is closest.
Many of these stops are rides rather than rooms of artifacts. Narrow gauge steam still runs out of Durango, Antonito, Georgetown and Cripple Creek, and the Royal Gorge Route and Leadville trains follow old mining and main line routes. Closer to Denver, the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden keeps more than 100 railcars on 15 acres, and Greeley has a huge HO model railroad that runs like the real thing.
Several mountain railroads are seasonal and sell out, and some sites open only on event days, so check each card for hours before you drive into the high country.
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Antonito
Heritage railroad with a museum
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Steam trains leave Antonito for Toltec Gorge, Osier Station and 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass on a 64-mile line to Chama, New Mexico. Hot lunch is included on full-day trips, and the season runs roughly late May to October.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsBreckenridge
Outdoor rail park
High Line Railroad Park
A free outdoor rail park run by Breckenridge History, with Engine No. 9 on loan from History Colorado, original narrow gauge equipment and a mining and railroad playground. Open year round in daylight; restrooms are at the nearby ice arena.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsCañon City
Heritage railroad with a museum
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
A 2-hour ride from Cañon City into the Royal Gorge, with the Arkansas River beside the tracks and granite walls overhead. Pick coach, Deluxe, Vista Dome or First Class, and step out to the open-air car any time.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsComo
Historic rail site
South Park Rail Society / Como Roundhouse
A volunteer restoration of Como's 1881 stone roundhouse and railroad complex on the old Denver, South Park & Pacific. The campus opens only on posted volunteer and open house days, and Boreas Pass Railroad Day in August brings train, handcar and speeder rides.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsCripple Creek
Heritage railroad with a museum
Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
A seasonal steam train ride on 2-foot narrow gauge track that leaves Cripple Creek from an 1894 station and rolls south past weathered mine shafts. Trains run daily from mid-May to mid-October.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsDenver
Museum with a major rail exhibit
Forney Museum of Transportation
A Denver transportation museum with hundreds of vehicles, from buggies and motorcycles to steam locomotives, including the Big Boy No. 4005. Confirm hours and ticket prices on the museum's website before you go.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsDurango
Heritage railroad with a museum
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Ride a narrow gauge steam train 45 miles up the Animas River canyon to Silverton in summer, or to Cascade Canyon in winter. The free D&SNGRR Museum fills eight stalls of the Durango roundhouse.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsGeorgetown
Heritage railroad with a museum
Georgetown Loop Railroad
A narrated narrow gauge train ride through Clear Creek Canyon, 45 miles west of Denver, over the Devil's Gate High Bridge, with an optional Lebanon Silver Mine tour and gold panning. Book ahead; trains often sell out.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsGolden
Railroad museum
Colorado Railroad Museum
A 15-acre railyard in Golden with more than 100 historic railcars, a restoration roundhouse, a depot museum and HO layout. Open Tuesday to Sunday, with diesel, steam and Galloping Goose rides on scheduled days.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsGranby
Railroad museum
Moffat Road Railroad Museum
A family-friendly Granby museum with Colorado's largest permanent Christmas model train display, historic equipment including a 1923 caboose, and a new Family Train Ride ($4 per ride). Open seasonally; the holiday season runs November 27 to January 3.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsGreeley
Model railroad museum
Colorado Model Railroad Museum
A huge, realistic HO model railroad in Greeley with wide walk-in aisles, 20,000 miniature trees and trains run like a real railroad, plus a 1919 caboose and kids' play areas. Open Monday and Thursday to Sunday.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsLeadville
Heritage railroad with a museum
Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad
A 2.5-hour narrated train ride from Leadville, already at 10,200 feet, climbing another 1,000 feet with views of Fremont Pass, Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive. Rides run regardless of weather, so dress warmly.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsManitou Springs
Heritage railroad with a museum
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
The world's highest cog railway, climbing 9 miles from Manitou Springs to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak. The round trip takes about 3.5 hours, trains run year round, and booking online saves money and holds your seat.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsPueblo
Railroad museum
Pueblo Railway Museum
An all-volunteer rail yard behind Pueblo Union Depot with steam engine ATSF 2912, diesels, a snow blower and cabooses. Walk through any day in daylight for free; caboose, locomotive and speeder rides run on event days.
Hours, tickets, contact and 20 FAQsRidgway
Railroad museum
Ridgway Railroad Museum
A free, volunteer-run rail yard in the town where the Rio Grande Southern was born. Look at the cars any day, and on Fridays and Saturdays from May to October ride Galloping Goose No. 4 or Motor No. 1 around a half-mile loop.
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Type, train rides, admission, hours and who each one suits, in one table. Tap a column to sort it, or a museum to open its page.
| Hours | Best for | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RailroadAntonito | Heritage railroad | Yes | Fares vary by trip and car class; book online or call (888) 286-2737 | Departure times vary by trip and season; check the online schedule | Scenic train fans, photographers and families with older kids |
| High Line Railroad ParkBreckenridge | Rail park | No | Free; $5 suggested donation | Open year round during daylight hours, weather permitting (self-guided) | Families with young kids, train fans and history lovers |
| Royal Gorge Route RailroadCañon City | Heritage railroad | Yes | As of October 2026: Coach from $109, Deluxe from $129, Vista Dome from $139, First Class Lunch or Dinner $199 | Up to four departures daily, year round, at 9:00 am, 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm (times vary by date) | Scenic rides, dining trains and special occasions |
| South Park Rail Society / Como RoundhouseComo | Historic site | Yes | Not posted for open house days; check the Society's website | Open only on posted volunteer and open house days, typically Saturdays 9 am to 3:30 pm in season | Narrow gauge fans, volunteers and families on Railroad Day |
| Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge RailroadCripple Creek | Heritage railroad | Yes | Ticket prices are not posted clearly online; check the railroad's website or Facebook page | Trains depart daily from mid-May to mid-October; check the railroad's website for the current schedule | Families with young kids and steam fans |
| Forney Museum of TransportationDenver | Rail gallery | No | Check the museum's website for current ticket prices | Not posted in detail; check the museum's website before you go | Families with mixed interests and steam locomotive fans |
| Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RailroadDurango | Heritage railroad | Yes | Museum free; train fares vary by excursion and class of service | Train times vary by season. Museum: summer daily from early morning to 7 pm; winter Wednesday to Sunday 10 am to 4 pm plus train days | Families with patient riders, rail fans and photographers |
| Georgetown Loop RailroadGeorgetown | Heritage railroad | Yes | Fares are not posted in a simple list; book online or call (888) 456-6777 | Departure times vary by season; check the online schedule | Families, scenic train fans and Denver day-trippers |
| Colorado Railroad MuseumGolden | Railroad museum | Yes | Adults $12, seniors 60+ $10, ages 2 to 17 $5, under 2 and members free (as of October 2026) | 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays and major winter holidays | Families with young kids and Colorado rail history fans |
| Moffat Road Railroad MuseumGranby | Railroad museum | Yes | As of October 2026: adults 17+ $10, seniors and military $7, kids $4, youngest children free | Holiday season November 27 to January 3, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm (closed December 25; bonus days December 21, 22, 28 and 29) | Families with young kids and model railroad fans |
| Colorado Model Railroad MuseumGreeley | Model trains | No | Adults $15, seniors 65+ $13, kids 12 and under $9, ages 3 and under free; pay at the door (as of October 2026) | Monday and Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday noon to 4 pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday | Model railroaders, young train fans and grandparents with grandkids |
| Leadville, Colorado & Southern RailroadLeadville | Heritage railroad | Yes | Fares are posted on the railroad's website | Seasonal schedule; check leadvillerailroad.com before you go | Scenic train fans, leaf peepers and families with school-age kids |
| The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog RailwayManitou Springs | Heritage railroad | Yes | As of October 2026, online reserved seats from $67 adults and $57 children; walk-up from $86 and $76 (taxes and fees extra) | Year-round operation with several daily departures; times are on the online ticket page | Families with school-age kids, rail fans and first-time Colorado visitors |
| Pueblo Railway MuseumPueblo | Railroad museum | Yes | Free; no entrance fee for public events | Rail yard open during daylight for self-guided visits; rides only on scheduled event days | Families on a budget and rail fans exploring Pueblo |
| Ridgway Railroad MuseumRidgway | Railroad museum | Yes | Free; donations welcome | Outdoor equipment viewable every day; equipment operates Fridays and Saturdays, May to October, 10 am to 2 pm (2026) | Rio Grande Southern fans and families on a Ridgway stop |
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Quick picks: where to start in Colorado
Best first visit with a toddler
Breckenridge
It is free, open every day in daylight, and Engine No. 9 sits right beside a mining and railroad playground.
Biggest collection
Golden
More than 100 historic railcars fill a 15-acre railyard in Golden, with a roundhouse, depot museum and train rides on scheduled days.
Best all-day train ride
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango
Narrow gauge steam trains have run 45 miles up the Animas River canyon to Silverton since 1882, and the roundhouse museum is free.
Best short scenic ride from Denver
Georgetown
The round trip takes about an hour and 15 minutes and crosses the Devil's Gate High Bridge, with an optional silver mine tour.
Best rainy or snowy day
Colorado Model Railroad Museum
Greeley
The indoor HO layout runs more than 500 locomotives over 72 scale miles, with Lego, a Thomas play area and a walk-through 1919 caboose.
Best free stop for rail fans
Pueblo
You can walk among full-size locomotives, including steam engine ATSF 2912, any day in daylight without a ticket.
Best bucket-list ride
The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Manitou Springs
The world's highest cog railway climbs to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak on a round trip of about 3.5 hours.
Silver, gold and narrow gauge in the mountains
Colorado's railroads followed the mines. Narrow gauge track, easier to bend around tight canyon curves, carried trains into silver and gold camps across the Rockies. The Denver & Rio Grande founded Durango in 1880 and reached Silverton in 1882 to haul ore out of the San Juan Mountains. The Denver, South Park & Pacific reached Como in 1879 and Breckenridge in 1882, and in 1884 the Georgetown Loop spiraled over its own track to climb toward Silver Plume.
Some lines solved hard problems in odd ways. The Rio Grande Southern, born in Ridgway, built its Galloping Goose motorcars to cut costs, and the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway used a toothed rail to push trains to the top of Pikes Peak starting in 1891. When ore and freight faded, tourism and preservation groups kept many of these routes alive.
For the big picture, start at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Ride the mining-era narrow gauge on the Durango & Silverton, the Cumbres & Toltec and the Georgetown Loop. The Ridgway Railroad Museum tells the Rio Grande Southern story, and the High Line Railroad Park shows what it took to run trains over the mountains in winter.
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Colorado train day trips
Trip 1
Denver railyard and model trains
Golden and the Forney Museum are about 12 miles apart. Spend the morning riding behind a diesel and walking the 15-acre railyard, then see Big Boy No. 4005 among the cars, carriages and aircraft at the Forney. Check the Forney's hours online first.
Trip 2
Summit County rails
- Georgetown Loop RailroadGeorgetown
- High Line Railroad ParkBreckenridge
- Leadville, Colorado & Southern RailroadLeadville
Georgetown sits about 23 miles from Breckenridge, and Leadville is about 21 miles beyond that. Ride the Loop in the morning, let little ones run at the free High Line Railroad Park playground, and save Leadville's 2.5-hour ride for older kids or a second day.
Trip 3
Pikes Peak region
- The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog RailwayManitou Springs
- Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge RailroadCripple Creek
- Royal Gorge Route RailroadCañon City
The Cog and the Cripple Creek railroad are about 15 miles apart, and Cañon City is about 22 miles from Cripple Creek. Each ride takes a big chunk of the day, so pick two at most. Cripple Creek trains run only from mid-May to mid-October.
Drive times from Denver and Colorado Springs
Times are rough estimates without traffic or snow, and mountain passes can add a lot in winter.
| Museum | From Denver | From Colorado Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Forney Museum of TransportationDenver | 10 min | |
| Colorado Railroad MuseumGolden | 15 min | |
| Georgetown Loop RailroadGeorgetown | 50 min | |
| Colorado Model Railroad MuseumGreeley | 1 hr 10 min | |
| Moffat Road Railroad MuseumGranby | 1 hr 15 min | |
| High Line Railroad ParkBreckenridge | 1 hr 20 min | |
| Leadville, Colorado & Southern RailroadLeadville | 1 hr 45 min | |
| Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RailroadDurango | 5 hr 15 min | |
| The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog RailwayManitou Springs | 10 min | |
| Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge RailroadCripple Creek | 30 min | |
| Royal Gorge Route RailroadCañon City | 50 min | |
| Pueblo Railway MuseumPueblo | 55 min | |
| Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RailroadAntonito | 3 hr 10 min |
Holiday trains and seasonal days at Colorado museums
Colorado has two Polar Express trains on this list: the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden runs THE POLAR EXPRESS behind a coal-fired steam locomotive each November and December, and the Durango & Silverton runs it too. Georgetown Loop's Santa's Lighted Forest winds through more than 300,000 lights from November 6 to December 24, and the Royal Gorge Route, Cumbres & Toltec and Pueblo Railway Museum all run Santa trains. In October, look for the Harvest Haunt Express in Golden, the Trick or Treat Train in Georgetown, Pueblo's Cemetery Express and the free Halloween Haunted Train in Granby. Golden also hosts Day Out with Thomas. See our guides to Christmas train rides in Colorado and Halloween train rides in Colorado for more.
Good to know before a Colorado train trip
- Altitude matters: Leadville sits at 10,200 feet, Cumbres Pass at 10,015 feet and Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet, so pack warm layers, sunscreen and water even in summer.
- The Pikes Peak Cog Railway is not recommended for infants under six months or anyone with a history of heart or breathing problems.
- Long rides like the Durango to Silverton round trip (about 9.25 hours) and the full Cumbres & Toltec line suit kids who can sit for hours; shorter options exist on both.
- Georgetown Loop, Royal Gorge Route and Polar Express trains often sell out, so book ahead.
- At the Colorado Railroad Museum, event tickets cost $5 more per person on site than online.
- The Como Roundhouse opens only on posted volunteer and open house days, and Moffat Road Railroad Museum closes between seasons, so check before you drive.
- High Line Railroad Park has no restrooms; use the nearby Stephen C. West Ice Arena.
Train museums in Colorado's neighboring states
From Denver, Cheyenne is about 2 hours north, where Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4004 sits in a city park near the Cheyenne Depot Museum; see our Wyoming train museums page. From Colorado Springs, Santa Fe is roughly 5 hours south, home of the story-driven Sky Railway, on our New Mexico train museums page. From Grand Junction, the Utah State Railroad Museum at Ogden Union Station is about 5 hours 20 minutes away; find it on our Utah train museums page.
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Colorado train museum questions
What is the biggest train museum in Colorado?
The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden has the largest collection on this list. Its 15-acre railyard holds more than 100 historic locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses, plus a restoration roundhouse and an 1880s-style depot museum. Train rides run on scheduled days, including Galloping Goose rides on select Sundays and Tuesdays, and it sits minutes from Denver.
Are there free train museums in Colorado?
Yes, a few Colorado rail stops are free. The Pueblo Railway Museum rail yard is open in daylight with no ticket, the Ridgway Railroad Museum lets you see its cars any day, and High Line Railroad Park in Breckenridge is free with a suggested $5 donation. The Durango & Silverton museum in the Durango roundhouse is also free, though train fares are separate.
Where can you ride a steam train in Colorado?
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad out of Antonito, and the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad all run steam trains. The Georgetown Loop uses steam engine No. 111 on some trips, and the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden puts steam on the front for Steam-Up days and the Polar Express.
What is the best Colorado train museum for toddlers?
High Line Railroad Park in Breckenridge is the easiest toddler stop, since it is free, open daily in daylight and has a railroad playground. The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden is another strong pick, with short diesel rides every 30 minutes on ride days, Story Time programs and Day Out with Thomas. Greeley's model railroad adds a Thomas play area.
Train museums near Denver?
The Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver and the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden are both within about 15 minutes of downtown. The Georgetown Loop Railroad is roughly 50 minutes west, and the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley is a bit over an hour north. Granby and Breckenridge make good longer day trips.
Train rides near Colorado Springs?
The Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway leaves from Manitou Springs, about 10 minutes away. The Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad is roughly 30 minutes out, and the Royal Gorge Route Railroad in Cañon City is about 50 minutes. The free Pueblo Railway Museum rail yard is just under an hour south.
Is there a train museum in Durango?
Yes, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has a free museum inside its Durango roundhouse, filling eight stalls. In summer it opens daily from early morning to 7 pm, and in winter Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm plus train days. The original 1882 depot is nearby, so families can watch trains come and go.
Is there a railroad museum in Pueblo?
Yes, the Pueblo Railway Museum sits in the rail yard behind historic Pueblo Union Depot. It is all volunteer, and you can walk among full-size locomotives, a snow blower and cabooses in daylight for free. As of October 2026, caboose rides cost $10, locomotive rides $15 and speeder rides $10, but only on scheduled event days.
Is there a train museum in Greeley?
Yes, Greeley is home to the Colorado Model Railroad Museum and its 5,500-square-foot HO layout, the Oregon, California and Eastern. As of October 2026, adults pay $15, kids 12 and under pay $9 and ages 3 and under are free. It is open Monday and Thursday through Sunday, and tickets are sold only at the door.
How long is the Durango to Silverton train ride?
The full Durango to Silverton round trip takes about 9.25 hours, including the layover in Silverton. The train covers 45 miles each way through the Animas River canyon. In 2026 Silverton trips run May 2 to November 1, and the shorter Cascade Canyon Winter Train, about 5.25 hours, runs from late November to early May.
How much does the Pikes Peak Cog Railway cost?
As of October 2026, reserved seats booked online on the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway start at $67 for adults and $57 for children. Walk-up fares start higher, at $86 and $76, with taxes and fees extra. The round trip to the 14,115-foot summit takes about 3.5 hours, and trains run year round.
How long is the Georgetown Loop Railroad ride?
The Georgetown Loop round trip takes about an hour and 15 minutes in the main season and closer to an hour on holiday trains. You can board at Georgetown's Devil's Gate depot or at Silver Plume. Many families add the Lebanon Silver Mine tour and gold panning, which makes it a half-day outing about 50 minutes from Denver.
What is the Galloping Goose in Colorado?
The Galloping Goose is a quirky motorcar built by the Rio Grande Southern Railroad to cut costs and help keep the line out of bankruptcy. Families can ride Goose No. 4 at the Ridgway Railroad Museum on Fridays and Saturdays from May to October, and the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden runs Goose rides on select days.
Where is a Big Boy locomotive in Colorado?
Big Boy No. 4005 is displayed at the Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver. The museum mixes the giant steam locomotive with carriages, cars, motorcycles and aircraft, so it suits families where not everyone is a train fan. Check the Forney's website for current hours and ticket prices before you go.
Where can you ride the Polar Express in Colorado?
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride runs at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden and on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. In Golden, the evening starts with cocoa and a story reenactment in a heated pavilion, then a steam-pulled ride and a visit with Santa. Golden's tickets have sold out in advance every year since 2020, so book early.
Are there Halloween train rides at Colorado train museums?
Yes, several Colorado railroads run October trains. The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden hosts the Harvest Haunt Express, the Georgetown Loop runs a Trick or Treat Train with candy and face painting, and the Pueblo Railway Museum runs a Cemetery Express on Halloween evening. The Moffat Road Railroad Museum in Granby holds a free Halloween Haunted Train on October 31.
Is there a train museum in Breckenridge?
Yes, High Line Railroad Park in Breckenridge is a free outdoor rail park run by Breckenridge History. It displays narrow gauge Engine No. 9 on loan from History Colorado and a rotary snowplow described as one of only five known to survive. A railroad playground sits beside the equipment, and the park is open year round in daylight.
Does the Cumbres & Toltec train go to New Mexico?
Yes, the Cumbres & Toltec runs 64 miles from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico, crossing the state line 11 times. It climbs over Cumbres Pass at 10,015 feet and is jointly owned by both states. Full-day trips include a hot lunch at Osier Station, and the season runs roughly late May to October.
What can kids do at the Moffat Road Railroad Museum in Granby?
Kids can watch Colorado's largest permanent Christmas model train display and then ride the Family Train Ride outside. The ride opened in August 2026 and costs $4 for two loops with paid admission. In the 2026 holiday season the museum opens November 27 to January 3, Wednesday to Sunday, and Santa visits December 18 to 20.
Why were narrow gauge railroads built in Colorado?
Narrow gauge track let railroads squeeze through tight mountain canyons to reach Colorado's silver and gold camps. The Denver & Rio Grande reached Silverton in 1882 to haul ore, and the Denver, South Park & Pacific built narrow gauge lines to Como and Breckenridge. Today the Durango & Silverton and Cumbres & Toltec are the two surviving pieces of the Rio Grande's narrow gauge network.
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