Big Train Tours: Happy 140th Birthday Locomotive No. 346!

Join Colorado Railroad Museum Executive Director Paul Hammond for a Virtual Tour each month (as part of the Museum’s “Still Working On The Railroad” online content initiative)!
Each tour will focus on a different piece of historic equipment in the Colorado Railroad Museum’s collection. This season we are celebrating Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive No. 346's 140th birthday with a in-depth look back at the fascinating history of Colorado's oldest operating locomotive!
In 2021 the Museum is operating socially distanced train rides each Saturday! Follow us on Pinterest, Facebook, UA-cam, Instagram and Twitter.

[@terrytait28]

346 will always be my favorite locomotive. As a museum volunteer in 1994 and 1995 I got to work on and operate the locomotive. I hope the current work will keep her operating for many more years.

[@FuelFire]

Legend has it that 346 shivers upon hearing "Kenosha"...

[@superbluhedgehog1]

Here because of Hyce. An awesome video for a locomotive with a long, prolific history.

[@wavesnbikes]

Congratulations to the CRRM. What an amazing Presentation if this locomotive's legendary history.
Can't wait for D&RGW 318 to be next to be restored to operation!

[@crrm]

We never say never...

[@rrsteamer]

Nicely done! 346 was the first locomotive I had the opportunity to both work on and operate, that due to Bob Richardson and Dick Cooper. It is rewarding to see that this locomotive is being maintained and operated by volunteers and a museum that continues in historical preservation and dynamic operation. Thanks to all those who make this museum one of the major showcases of Colorado railroad history. C. B. Ahrens

[@1TruNub]

Takes off hat "GRANDMA"

[@lucashilsendager5187]

346 was the first steam loco i road behind, i love this museum keep up the good work guys

[@billgrierson840]

Another excellent presentation, THANK YOU!!

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

Thank you for the extensive information
about the history and the locomotives.

[@Corvairphil]

Wonderful history lesson. Thank you!

[@Ronald.Golleher]

So THAT'S why it's called a Class 70, because it's a 70-ton locomotive! Makes so much sense!

[@mstrain5667]

Send to my two-year-old grandson who is now a train fanatic

[@johnhagan7742]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOCOMOTIVE 346!

[@troystubby2216]

Great documentary!

[@7836andrew]

What kind of cake did you bake for the big boy? 🤣

[@akaBoG]

I believe it was chocolate.....

[@lucashilsendager5187]

is there any more d&rgw C-21 class 2-8-0 outside framed steam locomotive

[@akaBoG]

I don't know....I'll have to ask the shop guys.

[@Looney3987]

No, unfortunately all the C-21s are gone :(

[@kylehc15]

with how our world is going with going green seeing such beauti will be only in games and in old videos which is sad if they outlaw steam permently

[@akaBoG]

The Museum is committed to keeping steam alive in Colorado.

[@ev3goddess]

2:39 2:41

[@KPen3750]

Why does the guy in the photo at 16:15 have no eyes? Is he looking behind him and his hats just a funny shape I don’t inow

[@drewbarker8504]

I wondered the same thing myself! Wrangler work shirt is the only thing I can identify in that pic.

[@lucashilsendager5187]

locomotive's left?

[@Redwagon2012]

D&RGW 497

[@akaBoG]

Sounds like we will have 2, maybe even 3 K-37s at some point.....

[@MrJMS814]

It's left what?