Colorado Railroad Museum - Golden, Colorado

The next major exhibit at the Colorado Railroad Museum debuts April 27. Entitled "America and the Passenger Train from 1830 to the Present", the exhibit will tell the story of the importance of the passenger train in the expansion of America, the romance of the passenger train, and nature of passenger car travel.

The exhibit will kick off on April 26th with a day-long symposium on America and the Passenger Train and the premier of a new PBS program of the same name in the auditorium of the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. Speakers include:

Jim Bain: Rio Grande Ski Train: A Denver Tradition for Generations
Steve Patterson and Joe McMillam: Santa Fe Chiefs
Bill Kratville: Union Pacific Passenger Trains
Peter Hansen: The Railroad Station: Gateway to the Passenger Experience
Tom Janake: Colorado Railrcar/GrandLuxe Rail Journeys
Royal Gorge Dinner Train
Bob Briggs: Rocky Mountain Rail Authority
Cliff Black: Amtrak - Past, Current & Future
Premier, America and the Passenger Train.

The PBS documentary, called America and the Passenger Train, traces the history of America's rail passenger service from 1830 to 2008. Created by Emmy nominated producer Richard Luckin and hosted by television talent Tia Marlier.

On Sunday, April 27th, a NEW exhibit, America and the Passenger Train, will open to the public. Along with the new exhibit, there will be an autograph party and tours of various passengers cars. In addition, the newly remodeled museum gift shop will feature passenger train oriented merchandise.

Cost for the two-day PREMIER EVENT is $25.00 and includes Saturday's presentations at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, a box lunch, and a preview/reception of the museum's new exhibit. Admission to the Colorado Railroad Museum for events on Sunday, April 27th, is also included for symposium attendees. The symposium begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday, April 26. The American Mountaineering Center is located in Golden at 10th Ave and Washington Street.
To make reservations for the symposium, call the museum at (303) 279-4591.
Reservations must be made by April 21st.