Last updated: 7/8/2011
Pueblo, Colorado
Street Address
301 W. B Street Suit 100
Pueblo, CO 81003
Mailing Address
132 West "B" Street STE A
Pueblo, CO 81003
phone: 719-251-5024
web: www.pueblorailway.org

Staff

Gerald Dandurand
phone: 720-530-6839
William L. Byers
phone: 719-544-1773
Petar Sredojevic
phone: 719-598-1017
Diana Applegate
phone: 719-544-1773
Robert Wilfley
phone: 303-693-0324
Tom Courney
phone: 719-544-1773
e-mail:
Charles McCandless
phone: 719-994-5633
Douglas Summer
phone: 719-545-9752
Ron Roach
phone: 719-251-5024
Description

The museum is dedicated to historic preservation of railroad history, interpretation and presentation to the public. Operated by dedicated group of volunteers. We try to present a "hands-on" alternative learning experience to all visitors and are developing programs with local library and school districts to include periodic visits in curiculum. We are starting up a new restoration center at 330 D Street, ultimate plans include a rail park and operating line connecting with the HARP riverwalk project.

History

Museum was opened by the Pueblo Locomotive & Rail Historical Society in 1995. Pueblo Railway Foundation was formed in 2003 and took over operation after the PL&RHS ceased operation. Almost all of our collection has been donated by railroads or the City of Pueblo. The PRF has a better business footing, has instituted many new programs, acquired properties within and to the north of the Depot, has recieved and is seeking grants for restoration activities and museum improvements.

Artifact Collections

ATSF #2912 Northern type steam loco(listed as Hist.Landmark),3 operating GP-7 locos formerly of Colo & Wyoming RY, US DOT GE U30C "Bicentennial" large diesel loco, several other smaller locos. 3 passenger cars, 7 cabooses, kitchen, dining and tool car (where food or hot drinks sometimes served), Army 25 ton rail crane(fully operational), several other rail cars. Track tools, "speeder", signaling devices, etc. inside including documentation and educational displays.

Research Collections

Library of over 100 volumes and growing. Growing photo archives. SCHC has complete geneaology history of local area. Many railway operating documents, timetables and advertising. We have started program to gather oral histories from retired railroaders while they are still available.

Programs

Currently running tours with Pueblo School District and Public Library in conjunction with history, social science and science courses. Developing programs to better implement this program including written documentation.
Guided tours for other groups and general public available upon request.
We are seeking volunteers to aid in museum operation, restoration activites, research and also to provide oral histories.
Educational materials currently are under development and no cost is available.

Governance

We are a non-profit corporation, tax exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Donations are fully tax deductible. Governed by volunteer Board of Directors and appointed officers. Memberships available and volunteers are needed.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Staff Only

Appointment required: True

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