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Little engineers and adult train buffs are entranced by our two trains as they toot and chug their way through a Colorado-inspired landscape!
Constructed in the spring of 2000, the Garden Railroad features over 700 feet of “G” gauge railroad brass track, trestles, bridges, waterfalls, and a variety of plantings matching the scale of the miniature trains. Higher and lower loops allow two trains to run simultaneously--a diesel engine and a steam engine. And a third rail even runs a trolley on a short line.
Over forty tons of rock were used to create this condensed Colorado landscape. A great diversity of plants, from dwarf conifer to rock garden miniatures “create” the garden. The water is recycled to the lower pond and up over the two waterfalls. The Railroad Garden is a popular attraction for Garden Railroad enthusiasts of all ages!
Note that this is a model railroad, not a ride for people or transportation around The Gardens.
This Garden was supported by funding from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and constructed by and through the generosity of Caboose Hobbies and the Mile High Garden Railway Society.
Operation of The Garden Railroad is on hiatus during winter. We will resume
operation in the Spring of 2009.
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