Ridgway Railroad Museum

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150 Racecourse Rd

Ridgway, CO 81432

+1 (970) 626-5181

http://www.ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org

The Ridgway Railroad Museum, located in Ridgway, Colorado, is dedicated to preserving the rich history of railroading in Ouray County and the surrounding San Juan Mountains. As a non-profit organization, the museum showcases an extensive outdoor collection of railroad cars and artifacts, providing educational programs and resources to engage the public in the historical significance of railroads in the region.

Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, participate in restoration projects, and enjoy rides on historic equipment such as Motor No. 1 and Goose No. 4 during the summer months. The museum also offers opportunities for memberships and donations to support its mission and ongoing preservation efforts.

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5.04 reviews

Craig P.

1/18/2018

This was an awesome quick stop on our trip. The part that made our day was that the owner took us around on a personal tour and history lesson of each of the train cars and the surrounding...

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Ashley L.

7/31/2014

Very sweet little stop-off! We stopped here on our way from Ouray to Montrose Airport to eat our lunch with 2, 5, 8 yr old at the picnic table adjacent to the rail cars. Kids were able to get on...

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Lyn T.

9/27/2020

We stumbled upon this place during their Railroad Days event, where they were giving free rides on the Galloping Goose. They had several passionate volunteers out to talk with museum visitors. So...

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Peter G.

3/14/2012

If you're in the area and you have an interest in the narrow gauge stop by to view the rolling stock, all of which is outdoors and in good condition. Unfortunately, I visited when the bldgs were...

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Ridgway Railroad Museum

The Ridgway Railroad Museum, located in Ridgway, Colorado, is dedicated to preserving the rich history of railroading in Ouray County and the surrounding areas. As a nonprofit organization, the museum showcases an outdoor collection of historic railroad cars and equipment, providing educational programs and resources related to the significance of railroads in the region. In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers opportunities for visitors to experience rides on historic vehicles such as Motor No. 1 and Goose No. 4 during the summer months. The museum also engages in restoration projects and maintains an extensive archive of railroad-related materials, contributing to the ongoing appreciation and understanding of the area's railroad heritage. Generated from the website

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Ridgway Railroad Museum

The Ridgway Railroad Museum, located in Ridgway, Colorado, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of railroading in Ouray County and the surrounding areas. The museum features an outdoor collection of railroad cars and equipment, providing educational programs, exhibits, and historical data to explain the significance of railroads in the region's history. As a member-supported organization, the museum encourages community involvement through restoration projects and various events throughout the year. With a mission to archive and share information related to the railroads, the Ridgway Railroad Museum also publishes resources on local railroading history and models for enthusiasts and researchers alike. Generated from the website

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