All aboard! The Colorado Railroad Museum is bringing back Denver Metro’s largest and most colorful festival of operating trains on Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025. “Colorado Crossings” features two coal-fired narrow-gauge locomotives under steam plus three “Galloping Geese” in operation. These beloved self-propelled rail cars once carried mail over Lizard Head Pass in southwest Colorado. Activities and train rides will take place daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year’s event highlights the railroad enthusiast clubs, including the Rocky Mountain Railroad Club (RMRRC), that have played a vital role in preserving and showcasing Colorado’s railroads.
Enjoy exciting kickoff parades each morning, featuring all three of the Museum’s Galloping Geese and steam locomotive No. 20, plus take part in special tours and hands-on demonstrations throughout the day.
Two rarely seen historic rail cars will be open for touring: RGS private car B-21 (a.k.a. Rico), preserved by RMRRC, and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy business car No. 96, preserved by the Intermountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
These special tour offerings will provide a rare glimpse into some of the Museum’s most prized collections, and share the enduring legacies of these railfan preservation groups.
Members of the two groups involved in these cars’ preservation will be on hand to share first-hand recollections with visitors.
A Big Boy of a Used Book Sale, with hundreds of used railroad books available at bargain-basement prices, will be ongoing 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both event days.
After regular Train Rides conclude each day, an additional photographer’s train will operate, providing unique opportunities to capture stunning shots of the locomotive, consist, and surrounding mesas of the North and South Table Mountains.
Plus, on Saturday only, catch a special appearance by the Colorado School of Mines’ a cappella group, the Harmonic Miners, bringing their unique vocal stylings to the festivities with a live performance.
Food, beverages and treats will be available for purchase both days. Come join the fun!
Event Admission
Regular Museum Admission (includes ride) is $14 adults, $12 seniors, $7 ages 2 to 17, Museum Members and under age 2 free.
Museum Grounds and Train Ride capacity are limited for ongoing guest comfort and safety, so advance purchase of admission and train ride tickets is strongly recommended.
Tickets are on sale now. You can find them here.
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Ave.
Golden, CO 80403
303-279-4591