Colorado Model Railroad Museum

Review & FAQ:

Who built the model railroad at the museum?
- Dave Trussell and several volunteers spent five years putting together the model railroad at the museum.
What are the key features of the model railroad?
- The display includes 500 scale locomotives, 80 scale miles of train tracks, and 28,000 trees in a 5,500 square foot building.
What landmarks are depicted in the miniature landscape?
- The Oregon, California, and Eastern Railway wooden bridges are accurately portrayed in the miniature landscape.
What artifacts are part of the museum’s collection?
- The museum has collections totaling several thousand artifacts, including a full-sized 1919 caboose.
What permanent exhibits does the museum feature?
- Permanent exhibits include Department 56 Christmas villages set in Dickens' time, the North Pole, New England, and several others.
What special train collections are on display?
- A rare post-war Lionel Trains Collection is on display at the museum.
How many visitors does the museum attract annually?
- The museum attracts 20,000 visitors per year from around the world.

Colorado Model Railroad Museum, 680 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631, Phone: 970-392-2934

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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