Located 12 miles west of downtown Denver is the Colorado Railroad Museum, which is one of the must-see attractions of the area. The role of railroads in the history of the region since the 19th century can be explored at this museum. The collection of 3 feet narrow gauge rolling stock is indeed the highlight of this tourist attraction. It is one of the museums in the country that exhibits the collection of narrow gauge rolling stock. The Steam Up Days are hosted by the museum to offer narrow gauge train rides to the visitors.

A number of narrow standard locomotives and rail cars of historic importance are put on display by the museum. Besides, the museum has a collection of thousands of old photographs and artifacts that reflect more than 125 years old railroad history of the region. The exhibition hall in the museum exhibits many traveling and seasonal displays. There is a Robert W. Richardson Library that accommodates over 10,000 books of railroads.

Other attractions at the museum include the Roundhouse, a museum bookstore and a museum gift shop. One can find postcards, t-shirts, mugs, jewelry, railroad plaques and railroad videos at the gift shop.

The museum opens every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, it remains closed on Christmas, New Year and Thanksgiving Day. On the first Thursday of every month, the museum closes at 9:00 pm. The fares are $8 for adults, $ 5 if you are below 18 and free for infants. The HO Club from Denver offers a mini-representation of Colorado's Railroad history on the first Thursday of every month. Tour hosts are also available at the venue to answer the queries of the museum visitors.

Colorado Railroad Museum is one of the major attractions to the city of Denver. A very old museum that dates back to the late 1950's this is a Museum for trains and the railways. However it is not only a top destination for railway fans but is also a great place of fun for families. There are many opportunities of train rides that are fun for everybody.

What would a visitor like to know?

17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403-This is the location of the museum. You can also find the directions and the map of the museum by following the site

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Colorado+Railroad+Museum,+17155+W+44th+Ave,+Uninc+Jefferson+County,+CO&sll=39.815799,-105.108913&sspn=0.007433,0.014377&g=6528+Iris+Way,+Arvada,+CO+80004&ie=UTF8&ll=39.75788,-105.2425&spn=0.121408,0.439453&z=12&iwloc=A

The timing of the museum is-9 am to 5pm. During summers the museum is open till 6pm.

For children the entrance fee is $5 and for adults the entrance fee is $12

You can also avail of tours hosted by personnel inside the museum during the day and you can have all your queries relating to the museum answered.

http://www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/visitor-information

Are there any special events?

There are a host of special events that take place throughout the year at the museum. If you are a tourist in Denver you can visit the museum from your hotel Denver CO and plan out your visit according to a special event taking place there. There are

- Halloween events

- There are special events with running trains

- There are also days when you can avail of free entries

- Santa Express train for Christmas

http://www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/special-events

The Rail Road Museum is a special place to look in at Colorado since it preserves the records of the era of the Flamboyant railroad of Colorado since starting from the year 1959. It is a fifteen acre landscape having huge collection of narrow gauge rail roads. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Railroad_Museum

To get information about the hotels near the museum, the travela.priceline.com may help you. It gives you the details of all the major hotels located near the museum. Some of the hotels are listed here, http://travela.priceline.com/hotel/POI-Colorado_Railroad_Museum_Golden_Colorado_United_States-69842305.html

The Golden Hotel:

This hotel is located in the center of the downtown having Rockies to its west and Creeks to its east. It is 1.9 miles away from the museum. It is ideally suited for businessman and also for families. http://travela.priceline.com/hotel/hotelOverviewGuide.do?static=Y&jsk=2003010a1f03010a20091017050841CFAa11501894&plf=PCLH&propID=4955405

La Quinta Inn:

This hotel is now offering you high speed wireless internet for free and is located 2.62 miles from the museum. The service offered here and the quality of the food being served cannot be compromised with any other things. http://travela.priceline.com/hotel/hotelOverviewGuide.do?static=Y&jsk=2003010a1f03010a20091017050841CFAa11501894&plf=PCLH&propID=49073

Hotel Marriott:

Marriot Denver Hotel deals with good service and pleasant surroundings around the rooms. Around 200 member group can be accommodated here and when it comes for business, it is one of the most preferred destinations for many people. http://travela.priceline.com/hotel/hotelOverviewGuide.do?static=Y&jsk=2003010a1f03010a20091017050841CFAa11501894&plf=PCLH&propID=49254