Laramie Historic Railroad Depot

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The Silver Streak Locomotive Modeled by Ben Moore with Circus City Decals.
06/18/2026

The Silver Streak Locomotive Modeled by Ben Moore with Circus City Decals.

Please join us in welcoming our two newest members of the Laramie Railroad Depot Association Board, Kyriessa Lane and Ma...
06/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming our two newest members of the Laramie Railroad Depot Association Board, Kyriessa Lane and Matthew DePastina.

Both have been elected to serve two-year terms and will help advance our mission to preserve Albany County's railroad heritage and to promote its importance to our community's history and culture.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the leadership, ideas, and energy they will bring to the organization. Welcome aboard, Kyriessa and Matthew!

06/13/2026

Various shots of the Wyoming Colorado Excursion Train returning to Laramie in 1992 and 1994. From the tape “The Real Wyoming Colorado Railroad” produced by Mike Barmettler of Special Images Inc. Used with permission.

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

06/12/2026

The Wyoming Scenic Excursion Train rounding the bend at Centennial. From the tape “The Real Wyoming Colorado Railroad” produced by Mike Barmettler of Special Images Inc. Used with permission. Narrated by Jim Baber.

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

06/12/2026

John Wayne visits Laramie 1969!

DISCLAIMER: This video is uploaded strictly for historical purposes and does not represent the opinions or beliefs of the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot. Filmed by Kenneth Gene Moore, May 9th 1969, 8 Millimeter Film. The next day was not only Ken’s 34th birthday, but the 100th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, however the point of John Wayne’s visit to Laramie was to promote the film True Grit.

Reuploaded without music

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

06/11/2026

The Wyoming Scenic Excursion Train descends the Albany Loops on a July Afternoon in 1995. From the tape “The Real Wyoming Colorado Railroad” produced by Mike Barmettler of Special Images Inc. Used with permission. Narrated by Jim Baber.

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

06/11/2026

Jim JP Pallow demonstrates how he operates the Wyoming Colorado Excursion Train FP7 locomotive. From the tape “The Real Wyoming Colorado Railroad” produced by Mike Barmettler of Special Images Inc. Used with permission. Narrated by Jim Baber.

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

06/11/2026

Switching the direction of the Laramie Excursion Train at Lake Owen and demonstrates operation of the F Unit. From the tape “The Real Wyoming Colorado Railroad” produced by Mike Barmettler of Special Images Inc. Used with permission. Narrated by Jim Baber.

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

06/11/2026

A cab ride at the throttle at the scenic Albany Wyoming Loops. You can see the back of Sheep Mountain above the Centennial Valley. From the tape “The Real Wyoming Colorado Railroad” produced by Mike Barmettler of Special Images Inc. Used with permission.

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

06/10/2026

The Wyoming Scenic Excursion Train in Albany Wyoming 1995. From the tape “The Real Wyoming Colorado Railroad” produced by Mike Barmettler of Special Images Inc. Used with permission. Narrated by Jim Baber.

If you’d like to see more vintage footage like this, consider donating to the Laramie Historic Railroad Depot at https://laramiedepot.org/donate

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600 S 1st Street
Laramie, WY
82072

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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