Vacationing in Colorado, need ideas

Going to be in boulder colorado in a few weeks and id like to do some railfanning.

I have never been to colorado so any ideas would be helpful.

I will have 2 little kids and a wife with me so stuff within a 2 hr drive of boulder would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!

UP transcon through Wyoming north on I-25 to Cheyenne (just over an hour from Boulder). Take I-25 Lincolnway exit 9? and head westtoward chemical plant. Road parallels busy line heading over Sherman. Large yard in Cheyenne with overpass just east of enginehouse. Like most places, morning and afternoon-early evening is highest frequency. East of town on Lincolnway is Frontier Park where static Big Boy displayed. Fort Collins has BNSF Front Range Sub street trackage but train frequency 4-6/day. A BNSF local originating in Longmont runs through town to Great Western yard along Vine St; 1100AMish is a good bet M-TH. Also about early lunch time UP local from LaSalle is in town. Last week power was five SD40-2. Line comes in from southeast to interchange with Great Western and infrequently continue to cement plant northwest of FTC. Good thing is there are numerous great restaurants downtown area for lunch while waiting.

Is the moffet tunnel worth a visit?

Thanks waverly, i apperciate it.

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The Colorado Railroad Museum is more than static displays of railroading history. Come out to the Museum on one of our “Steam-Up” operating days and Lose Track of Time. There's nothing like the sights and sounds of railroading as it was a hundred years ago.

Please note that our operational days are Special Events and special admission pricing applies.



Galloping Goose Rides Every Saturday
$4 - Adults $2 - Kids (2-15, under two is free)

Museum members receive $1 discount per ride ticket


SCFD Free Days
Saturdays - January 8, March 12 & November 12
Rides on Galloping Goose for purchase only.




Colorado Wine & Music Train – Cultural Event

Saturday, August 20
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Children $5, Adults $15, Family $30
Lose track of time while sampling all things Colorado... Colorado wines, music and Colorado's railroad legacy. Enjoy the gentle rock of the rails as you ride behind the historic No. 346 locomotive in one of our classic passenger cars, while sampling a variety of Colorado wines. The wine tasting is from 11am-5pm for an additional $5 for adults 21 and up.

Live music from Colorado Musicians provides the background as you stroll the grounds featuring our vintage locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars and cabooses.

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Day Out With Thomas – Themed Event




September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
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Thomas the Tank Engine™ is coming to the Colorado Railroad for the Leader of the Track Tour 2011 with all of his fans and with our sponsors, KYGO, CBS4, Colorado Parent and Rocky Mountain PBS.

Take a ride around the Colorado Railroad Museum on a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends™. Meet Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway, participate in activities for the whole family including arts and crafts, storytelling, video viewing and live music. Tickets usually sell out, so get yours right away.

Tickets are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630 , or by visiting www.Ticketweb.com or www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org. Ticket prices are $18 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).

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Trick or Treat Train – Steam-Up Event
October 29 & 30
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 for children (under 2 are free), $12.00 for adults, $25 for families and $10 for seniors (over 60)

The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place to enjoy Halloween. Catch a ride behind the historic locomotive in vintage passenger cars