On Saturday, June 27, volunteers Dwight, Colin, Reid, Bruce, Jerod, Dannis, Nick, Reilly, Jasper, and Paul braved very warm temperatures to replace some more ties under our main running track by the depot platforms. After identifying which ties we were going to replace, the crew excavated the ballasted areas between the ties to remove two for replacement, and straightened some other ties that had skewed under the rails. The crew moved down the track a bit to replace the third tie. After securing the spikes, we dressed the roadbed, and headed in for lunch and a chance to cool down.

After lunch, the crew worked on various clean up work in the shop yard and along the depot platforms. We also did some checks on Engine 102, The Patriot, and then planned for some future work and for the upcoming 4th of July event coming next Saturday.

I have included a few photos taken during the morning work.

– Paul

Join the Pueblo Railway Museum for America’s 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 4. Train rides will be available from 10AM to 2PM behind the Pueblo Union Depot. Train ride tickets are $15 for a ride in the engine, and $10 for a ride in one of our three cabooses. Children under 3 ride the train free! Cash or check preferred, but credit cards accepted. Train ride tickets can only be purchased during the event. Purchase your tickets at our Gift Shop, a converted caboose behind the Depot, near the passenger boarding area. Trains depart every 20 minutes, so there will be multiple opportunities during the event to ride the train.

Our Veteran-themed mini-train will be on display, in cooperation with the Pueblo Downtown Association. There is no admission fee to attend the event itself. The charge is only for the train ride.

Our train ride event schedule for 2026 can be found on our Events Page. We will be announcing our summer train ride event schedule soon! To receive updates about our upcoming events, follow our blog. Enter your email address on the bottom of this web page and click the “follow” button.

On Saturday, June 20, volunteers Dwight, Colin, Bruce, Jerod, Dannis, Nick, Reilly, Deacon, Jasper and Paul braved very hot conditions to work on repairing our track tools, and clearing out weed growth and blown in tumbleweeds from the shop yard and the platform areas. That “burned up” the morning hours, and we took a leisurely lunch in the air-conditioned break room.

After lunch, the crew cleaned up some scrap material, and finished pulling out some weed growth by the shop. We were also able to do some
inspection work on our Patriot Engine 102.

I have attached a few pictures from the days work.

– Paul

On Saturday, June 13, volunteers Dwight, Colin, John, Ron, Dianna, Demitris, Michael, Bruce, Chris, Ben, Reid, Polly, Dannis, Gabriel, Reilly and Paul gathered to provide train rides for our visitors. Along with our Red, White and Blue decorated locomotive, The Patriot, which included a newly applied decal recognizing the country’s 250 birthday, we gave about 130 folks an entertaining train ride which hopefully helped them learn a little more about Pueblo and Southern Colorado railroad history.

The sun was shining with a nice breeze to keep the heat in check, and the afternoon provided some cloud cover to keep things pleasant. If you missed today’s event, keep in mind that we will be running trains again on Saturday July 4th!

I have included a few pictures that I was able to catch!

– Paul

The schedule has been set for the Pueblo Railway Museum’s train ride events for the rest of 2026. These events have been added to our Events Page. All train ride events take place behind the Pueblo Union Depot at Victoria Avenue and B Street in historic downtown Pueblo. Train tickets can only be purchased during the events. Cash and checks are encouraged, but credit cards are also accepted. Ticket prices are $15 for a ride in the engine, or $10 for a ride in one of our cabooses.

Here’s the schedule:

Train Rides at the Depot, Saturday, June 13, 10am-2pm. After your visit to our trains, stop by and see our friends at the Pueblo Heritage Museum on the other side of B Street and check out their book sale!

America’s Birthday, Saturday, July 4, 10am-2pm. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a ride in our beautiful red, white and blue Patriot engine!

Back To School Train, Saturday, August 8, 10am-2pm. A Summer outing of family fun right before the start of the school year!

American Discovery Trail Relay, Saturday, September 12, 3pm-7pm. Welcome the American Discovery Trail cross-country relay participants to Pueblo, and enjoy a train ride during this once in a lifetime event!

Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 3, 2pm-6pm. Hosted by the Pueblo German American Club, the 56th year of Pueblo’s Oktoberfest will take place at Pueblo Union Depot from 1-11pm on October 3. Join us for a train ride between 2pm and 6pm as part of the festivities!

And as always, enjoy our Halloween “Cemetery Express”, and Christmas “Pueblo Express” trains later this year. See our Events Page for details!

Join the Pueblo Railway Museum for Train Rides at the Depot on Saturday, June 13. Train rides will be available from 10AM to 2PM behind the Pueblo Union Depot. Train ride tickets are $15 for a ride in the engine, and $10 for a ride in one of our three cabooses. Children under 3 ride the train free! Cash or check preferred, but credit cards accepted. Train ride tickets can only be purchased during the event. Purchase your tickets at our Gift Shop, a converted caboose behind the Depot, near the passenger boarding area. Trains depart every 20 minutes, so there will be multiple opportunities during the event to ride the train.

Our circus-themed mini-train will be on display, in cooperation with the Pueblo Downtown Association. There is no admission fee to attend the event itself. The charge is only for the train ride.

Our train ride event schedule for 2026 can be found on our Events Page. We will be announcing our summer train ride event schedule soon! To receive updates about our upcoming events, follow our blog. Enter your email address on the bottom of this web page and click the “follow” button.

On Saturday, May 30, volunteers Dwight, Chris, Kendall, Jared, Nick, Dannis, Gabriel and Angelo did a variety of work in and around the shop. Chris concentrated on getting some final details done on our grease rig on Engine 102. Kendall applied the new decoration to the Patriot. Everyone chipped in cleaning up some old wood planks along the rails outside the back door of the shop. Dannis, Nick, Gabriel and Angelo also worked to trim back some tree branches and clear out tree growth along the structure. We were also able to entertain a couple of visiting rail fans. There was an early quit due to other summertime activities, but a bunch of small tasks got done today.

I have included a few pictures of the work done.

– Paul

On Saturday, May 23, volunteers Dwight, Colin, Chris, Bruce, Dannis, Reilly and Paul got busy on multiple projects. Chris and Paul worked on installing a home-brewed flange greasing tool on Engine 102. Bruce, Dannis and Reilly set out to clean and lubricate all the switches in our yard. Dwight and Colin spent time working on a few pieces of equipment.

After enjoying our lunch break, we continued work on Engine 102, and cleaned up the Trackmobile so we can determine a hydraulic oil leak. Towards the end of the day, we swapped out a light fixture on the shop building, and gave our Bobcat tractor a little attention to free up a stuck locking pin on the attaching mechanism.

A busy day, with lots of little things getting done that have needed attention. It always feels good to have work days like that. I have included a few pictures including one that Chris provided.

– Paul

Photos by Paul and Chris

On Saturday, May 16, volunteers Dwight, Colin, Bruce, Dannis, Nick, Gabriel, Reilly, Angelo and Paul got busy replacing ties on our main running track. The crew replaced three more ties that will help keep our track stable and in gauge. The work was straightforward with only a minor issue with some tie plates under a joint. We finished this work before the heat set in, and took a lunch break.

After lunch, we cleaned up some debris from around the shop, and then headed out to clean up a pair of old tracks that lead into the old freight house dock.

I have included a few photos of the work done today.

– Paul

In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, the Pueblo Railway Museum will soon be adding a special touch to the red, white and blue Patriot engine that we are using for our train rides this summer. A local company will be creating a special “America 250” decal to add a fresh layer of detail to what is already an impressive and beautiful engine. This custom vinyl decal will enhance the train ride experience for our riders, helping visitors connect visually with the history in front of them, while still maintaining a seamless, authentic appearance, reflecting the care and effort taken by the Pueblo Railway Foundation and Museum to preserve Southern Colorado rail history.

Projects like this highlight the value of collaborating with experienced local providers like SoCo Signs Embroidery and Print in Colorado Springs, the creator of the decal, who understand both design and durability. Businesses throughout the region work with SoCo Signs to create signage, design equipment graphics, and distribute promotional materials. These solutions help create a consistent, professional appearance in a wide range of environments, from job sites to storefronts to museums.

The new graphics on our Museum’s Patriot engine are a great example of how small upgrades can make a big impact. Adding this visual detail will enhance the experience for our train ride visitors while continuing to preserve an important piece of local history.