KEEP THE STORY ALIVE
October 27, 1870, endures as a significant date in the history of Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, for on that day General William Jackson Palmer and his associates filed articles of incorporation in the territories of Colorado and New Mexico. In the ensuing 100-plus year history, the story of the Denver and Rio Grande Western takes more twists and turns than any line that the road ever built over mountain passes. It's a story of men and machines, of boxcars and boardrooms, of visionaries and pirates, and most of all it's a story of the dedicated people who built a railroad “through the Rockies, not around them.”
The Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society is a group of enthusiasts who are interested in the history and modeling of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad or its predecessors. Although the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad is now part of the vast Union Pacific system, it's a fascinating story we try to keep alive through the efforts of the Society to ensure that the memory of the railroad lives on. The group publishes a magazine called The Prospector, which contains articles, photos, and drawings of the railroad and its equipment. The group also organizes conventions, supports model manufacturers, and produces data CDs for its members and the public. You can learn more about the group and its activities here on our website
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Join or renew a Memberships in the RGM&HS which provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve the rich history of the Denver & Rio Grande Western. Explore the benefits of our varied membership levels in the Society, please click the button below.
Get Involved
There are volunteer opportunities available with the Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society in order for us to continue to accomplish our goals of preserving the rich history of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
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Recent News
- 05 Mar
February 2024 Green Light
Read moreCurrent RGM&HS society members started receiving the February 2024 Green Light via e-mail on the evening of the March 5th. In this issue includes the
- 31 Dec
Rio Grande Product News – December 2023
Read moreWe try to capture the significant D&RGW models for Rio Grande modelers in the our Rio Grande Model News section of The Green Light Newsletter.
- 31 Dec
December 2023 Green Light
Read moreCurrent RGM&HS society members started receiving the December 2023 Green Light via e-mail on the evening of the December 31st. In this issue includes the
- 23 Nov
Rio Grande Product News – November 2023
Read moreWe try to capture the significant D&RGW models for Rio Grande modelers in the our Rio Grande Model News section of The Green Light Newsletter.
- 19 Nov
November 2023 Green Light
Read moreCurrent RGM&HS society members started receiving the November 2023 Green Light via e-mail on the evening of the November 19th. The November issue includes the
- 18 Nov
Rio Grande Southern C-19 #41 Test Run
Read moreIn 1881, the Baldwin locomotive company built 12 C-19 class 2-8-0 engines for the Denver & Rio Grande RR. In 1916, the D&RG sold number