Updated: 7/29/2011 
Glenwood Railroad Museum
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Description

We attempt to preserve and present the rich railroad history of the Roaring Fork and Colorado river valleys, with photographic and interactive displays. The trains are running at the Glenwood Railroad Museum, located in the historic (1904) Rio Grande railroad depot. Two large rooms full of railroad history, with operating model trains, gift shop, photo displays and full-size Union Pacific, Amtrak and BNSF trains right outside.

History

Glenwood Railroad Museum was established by our NRHS chapter, after obtaining a lease from Union Pacific railroad. It opened to the public in Sept. 2003 and is staffed by volunteers along with three paid staffers.

Artifact Collections

.Rio Grande trackside signals from Glenwood Canyon
.Colo.Midland and Rio Grande track hardware
.Rio Grande dining car china and promotional ware
.Two Rio Grande rail motorcars, one operational
.One 1949 General Electric 45-ton switching locomotive
.Study models of the Interstate I-70 Glenwood Canyon project.

Research Collections

More than 100 railroad books and over 60 railroad videos.

Programs

Guided tours for school groups, by special arrangement.

Governance

Three-member board

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars

Appointment required: True

Services
Gift Shop
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