Morrison, CO
Tiny Town & Railroad
4.6· 1,683 Google reviews
At a Glance
Source checked 2026-08-23- TypeSeasonal nonprofit miniature village with a 15-inch-gauge public railway
- LocationMorrison, CO
- Rating4.6 ★1,683 Google reviews
- UpcomingSun, Aug 23
About Tiny Town & Railroad
Tiny Town & Railroad is a seasonal nonprofit miniature village and 15-inch-gauge railway in the foothills southwest of Denver. As of August 23, its complete remaining 2026 operating horizon runs daily through Labor Day, September 7. A live heat-and-smoke alert temporarily closes the park at 4 p.m. on weekdays, with the last weekday train at 3 p.m.; weekend and Labor Day trains continue through 4 p.m. Trains normally depart about every half hour and travel for nine to ten minutes through parts of the park that cannot be reached on foot. The $4 train fare is separate from park admission. Steam and internal-combustion locomotives are part of the railroad, but the operator does not guarantee a particular engine for a chosen ride.
Plan a Tiny Town Railroad Day
Choose the visit that fits your groupFamilies and miniature-railway enthusiasts
Miniature railway ride
Buy the separate $4 train ticket at the gate and allow nine to ten minutes for a loop through areas not accessible on foot.
Young children, families, and local-history visitors
Kid-size village
Walk among the restored miniature buildings and use the official history to connect the current park with Turnerville's 1915 origins.
Families building a relaxed half-day visit
Picnic and playground
Bring a picnic or use the snack bar; preserve the no-glass, no-flame, and pet boundaries.
Families adding dinosaurs and local paleontology
Morrison Natural History Museum
Drive about 5.4 miles for an independent reserved museum visit with hourly guides and hands-on fossils.
Upcoming Events
Complete official date check
2026 special-event calendar
Reconciled the complete remaining 2026 season from August 23 through Labor Day, September 7. Tiny Town publishes daily operation during that horizon. A current heat-and-smoke alert moves weekday closing to 4 p.m. and the last weekday train to 3 p.m.; weekend and Labor Day last trains remain 4 p.m. No post-Labor-Day or 2027 operation is published on the current official page. Check the live official calendar ↗
Plan Your Visit
- AccessibilityPaved gently sloping route to picnic/playground areas; platform accommodates wheelchairs and walkers for boarding convenience, but train seating and transfer specifics are not published
- Remaining 2026 DatesDaily August 23-September 7, inclusive
- Opening10 a.m. daily
- Temporary Weekday BoundaryPark closes at 4 p.m.; last weekday train departs at 3 p.m. during the heat-and-smoke alert
- Weekend Labor Day BoundaryLast train departs at 4 p.m.; the published normal park closing is 5 p.m.
- FrequencyAbout every 30 minutes, more often on weekends and holidays
- Ride Duration9-10 minutes
- Train Fare$4; children under two ride free with an adult
- Park AdmissionAdults $5; ages 2-12 $4; under two free with adult admission
- PaymentCash, Visa, and Mastercard accepted at the gate
- Railway15-inch gauge; 5/8 mile; 3 percent maximum grade
- Motive PowerSteam and internal-combustion locomotives may operate; no specific engine is promised
- PicnicsOutside food is welcome at picnic tables; no glass, barbecues, or open flames
- PetsOnly guide dogs for visually impaired guests are permitted
- Contact303-697-6829; groups over 12 should call between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- TimezoneAll published times are local Mountain Time
Find the Depot
The Trains
Tiny Town's public railroad facts describe 15-inch-gauge track extending five-eighths of a mile with a three-percent maximum grade. Steam locomotives Nos. 10 and 22 are discussed in the operator's technical material, and the history records three operating trains by 1991 plus Mason Bogie locomotive Mary Ross entering service in 2014. Volunteer engineers operate the trains. These facts are roster and history context only: the operator does not promise steam, a particular locomotive, consist, or seating configuration on a selected departure.
History
George Turner began building Turnerville for his daughter.
The miniature town grew large enough to open to the public.
Volunteers reopened Tiny Town on July 4.
Volunteers established the nonprofit Tiny Town Foundation.
The World Famous Tiny Town Railway returned to operation.
Mason Bogie locomotive Mary Ross entered service.
Tiny Town celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Tiny Town reopened after its pandemic-season closure.
The operator published daily service through Labor Day with a temporary heat-and-smoke schedule adjustment.
See full history
George Turner began building Turnerville in 1915 to entertain his daughter and opened the growing miniature settlement to the public around 1920. Floods, fire, highway relocation, closures, and repeated restorations shaped the site over the following decades. Volunteers reopened Tiny Town in 1988, established the nonprofit Tiny Town Foundation in 1989, and returned the railway to operation in 1990. The park recorded three operating trains and more than 100,000 visitors in 1991. A new Mason Bogie locomotive, Mary Ross, entered service in 2014; the attraction celebrated its centennial in 2015, closed for the 2020 pandemic season, and reopened in 2021.
Around the Depot
Morrison Natural History Museum is an independent Town of Morrison museum about 5.4 driving miles away. It offers hourly guided fossil programs from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. daily, but capacity is limited and reservations are required, so secure the museum time before arranging the Tiny Town portion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Tiny Town open for the rest of 2026?
The published season runs daily through Labor Day, September 7. Check the live homepage because a temporary heat-and-smoke schedule is currently in effect.
When is the last train?
The current alert lists 3 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends and Labor Day.
How much does the train cost?
The train is $4 in addition to park admission. Children under two ride free with an adult.
How long is the ride?
Nine to ten minutes, with departures about every half hour and more often on busy weekends and holidays.
Will the train be steam-powered?
Do not assume so. Tiny Town maintains steam and internal-combustion power but does not promise a particular locomotive.
Can a wheelchair user board?
The operator says the platform accommodates wheelchairs and walkers for boarding convenience, but it does not publish train-seat, transfer, doorway, or securement specifications. Call before an access-dependent visit.
Can we bring a picnic or pet?
Picnics are welcome, but glass, barbecues, and open flames are prohibited. Only guide dogs for visually impaired guests are permitted.
Where is Tiny Town?
Use 6249 South Turkey Creek Road, Morrison, Colorado 80465. Free parking is across the road in two lots.
Sources & Verification
Source-checked August 23, 2026. This free profile has not yet been claimed or confirmed by the operator.
- Official Tiny Town home page for live alert, season, departures, fares, admission, payment, access, picnic, and contact facts
- Official Tiny Town history for development, closures, nonprofit stewardship, and locomotive milestones
- Official railroad index for volunteer-engineer and steam-operation context
- Official railroad facts for gauge, track length, grade, and steam technical details
- Colorado tourism listing for independent visitor identity and address confirmation
- OpenStreetMap geocoding record for the visitor location