Tiny Town
N 39° 36.188 W 105° 13.401
13S E 480824 N 4383734
This miniature railroad is located in Tiny Town, CO.
Waymark Code: WM40P0
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2008
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A little bit of history ....
Tiny town was created at the site of the Denver-Leadville stagecoach stop in a scenic mountain canyon southwest of Denver in 1915. That's when moving-company owner George Turner began constructing one-sixth-sized buildings with a turn- of-the-century flavor to delight his young daughter. In 1920 the town was opened to the public. In just five years, it became one of Colorado's top attractions.
By 1939, the "World Famous" Tiny Town Railway was in operation. By then Tiny Town was creating thousands of special memories for kids of all ages.
But the historic town was not without its setbacks of fires, floods and changing economic times that often kept this special place on the edge of extinction.
So in 1988, volunteers adopted the resurrection of Tiny Town as a civic, charitable project. Individuals from the entire state refurbished original buildings, created new structures and got the railroad up and running again.
The Tiny Town Foundation was created in 1990 to establish Tiny Town as a not-for-profit effort and ensure the cherished village would never be threatened again. Each year the foundations has been proud to donate a portion of the proceeds to various area charities.
* ADMISSION: Adults $5.00 Children 2-12 $3.00 Under 2 Free
* TRAIN FARE $1.00
* Unique one-sixth-sized town with over 100 colorful buildings
* Enchanting train ride powered by authentic steam locomotive
* Nested in scenic mountain canyon
* Just 30 minutes from downtown Denver
* One of Colorado's oldest, most cherished landmarks
*HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Daily 10am - 5pm
May and September: Weekends Only 10am - 5pm
(All text for this waymark was copied from the Tiny Town website.)
Engine Type: Live Steam
Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]
Public Availability: Seasonal
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: $1
Entrance Fee: Yes
If There is an Additional Fee: $3 & $5
Gauge of railway: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this