On Labor Day we visited the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad. It was a short 4 mile trip but it was a fun journey on a coal powered steam train and we had the chance to learn about some Colorado mining history. The train trip also offers great views of downtown Cripple Creek, CO. You can view some photos and video below of our Cripple Creek train trip:
I love trains and it has always been a joy of mine to learn about railroad history and ride the rails. I am counting every type of train in my quest. Small trains like the one found in Tiny Town or Belleview Park. Unique trains like the Cog Railway at Pike's Peak. I have even rode a train that no longer exists (Incline Railroad at Royal Gorge Park ) because it burned in 2013.
Do you know of any trains in Colorado that I forgot?
http://www.colorado.com/activities/trains
Trains/ Trolleys that I have rode:
Incline Railroad at Royal Gorge Park
(burned down)
http://royalgorgebridge.com/index.php/ct-menu-item-31/ct-menu-item-35
http://www.campingfantastic.com/the-camping-fantastic-blog/royal-gorge-bridge-and-park-near-canon-city-colorado
The Platte Valley Trolley
http://www.denvertrolley.org/
Lakeside Amusement Park Train
http://www.lakesideamusementpark.com/Major%20Rides.php
Tiny Town Railroad
http://tinytownrailroad.com/
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
http://www.durangotrain.com/
http://www.campingfantastic.com/the-camping-fantastic-blog/amazing-colorado-road-trip
Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
http://www.leadville-train.com/
Georgetown Loop Railroad
http://georgetownlooprr.com/
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
http://cograilway.com/
http://www.campingfantastic.com/the-camping-fantastic-blog/the-cog-railway-at-pikes-peak-in-colorado-springs-colorado
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
http://www.colorado.com/meetingsgroups/royal-gorge-route-railroad
http://www.campingfantastic.com/the-camping-fantastic-blog/royal-gorge-bridge-and-park-near-canon-city-colorado
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
http://www.colorado.com/scenic-historic-train/rio-grande-scenic-railroad-2
Colorado Railroad Museum
http://www.colorado.com/museums/colorado-railroad-museum
Cripple Creek Railroad
http://cripplecreekrailroad.com/
RTD Light Rail
http://www.rtd-denver.com/lightrail.shtml
California Zephyr
http://www.amtrak.com/california-zephyr-train
Terry Bison Ranch Train Tour
(enters Colorado)
http://www.terrybisonranch.com/activities.asp
Trains/Trolleys that I have yet to ride:
Royal Gorge Mini Train – Silver Rock Railway
http://royalgorgebridge.com/index.php/rides-attractions/ct-menu-item-13
Belleview Park Miniature Train
http://www.englewoodgov.org/inside-city-hall/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/belleview-park-attractions
Denver Intermountain Interurban Car no. 25
http://www.denverpost.com/lakewood/ci_26236949/riders-get-chance-hop-historic-restored-trolley-car
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
http://www.colorado.com/scenic-historic-train/cumbres-toltec-scenic-railroad-1
Buckskin Joes Park and Railroad (Frontier Town Railway)
http://www.buckskinjoes.com/
South Fork Train
http://southforktrain.com/
Casey's Silverstreak Train
http://www.rideakart.com/Ride-A-Kart%20Activities.htm
East Rail A Line to DIA
(not in service yet)
http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/ec_1