Pike S Peak Cog Railway In Colorado Will Officially Re Open In 2021

After a few years of grieving and wondering whether or not they would repair and re-open, the world-famous Pike’s Peak Cog Railway has announced that they will, in fact, re-open! Not only will the Railway re-open, but we now have an official re-opening date that, thankfully, is not too far away:

It’s official: the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway will re-open in May 2021!

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In March 2018, it was first announced that the 100-year-old train would close, as months of costly repairs continued to add up, and a proper repair would prove to be even more expensive and could take years to complete. 

Wikimedia Commons/Milan Suvajac

Because of these combined factors, it was said that the Railway - which is one of the last remaining in the world - may never re-open, leaving Coloradans, tourists, history buffs, and train enthusiasts heartbroken.

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Fortunately, the rumors of the Railway never re-opening were soon laid to rest, as an extensive $150M renovation began in the spring of 2019, which consisted of demolishing and re-building both the tracks and the summit building at the top of the mountain.

Pike’s Peak Cog Railway

“After many months of research, planning, and community support, we’re excited to share the progress we’re making toward reopening in May 2021,” shared The Broadmoor, who have an in-depth timeline of work on their website.

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Opened in 1891, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway runs 9 miles and takes nearly 3 hours to reach the summit, which it accomplishes via cogs that align with a toothed rack rail that safely moves the train up-and-down steep grades.

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Tickets to ride the new and improved Pike’s Peak Cog Railway will be available in early February 2021. For more information, please visit the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway’s website.

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Address: The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, 515 Ruxton Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA

It’s official: the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway will re-open in May 2021!

Wikimedia Commons/Milan Suvajac

In March 2018, it was first announced that the 100-year-old train would close, as months of costly repairs continued to add up, and a proper repair would prove to be even more expensive and could take years to complete. 

Wikimedia Commons/Milan Suvajac

Because of these combined factors, it was said that the Railway - which is one of the last remaining in the world - may never re-open, leaving Coloradans, tourists, history buffs, and train enthusiasts heartbroken.

Wikimedia Commons/Jshada

Fortunately, the rumors of the Railway never re-opening were soon laid to rest, as an extensive $150M renovation began in the spring of 2019, which consisted of demolishing and re-building both the tracks and the summit building at the top of the mountain.

Pike’s Peak Cog Railway

“After many months of research, planning, and community support, we’re excited to share the progress we’re making toward reopening in May 2021,” shared The Broadmoor, who have an in-depth timeline of work on their website.

Wikimedia Commons/Milan Suvajac

Opened in 1891, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway runs 9 miles and takes nearly 3 hours to reach the summit, which it accomplishes via cogs that align with a toothed rack rail that safely moves the train up-and-down steep grades.

Wikimedia Commons/Singley, B. L. (Benjamin Lloyd)

Tickets to ride the new and improved Pike’s Peak Cog Railway will be available in early February 2021. For more information, please visit the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway’s website.

Flickr/Wally Gobetz

Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured on Only in Colorado? Nominate it here! For even more must-visit trains around the Centennial State, check out these 7 Incredible Colorado Day Trips You Can Take By Train.

Wikimedia Commons/Milan Suvajac

Wikimedia Commons/Jshada

Pike’s Peak Cog Railway

Wikimedia Commons/Singley, B. L. (Benjamin Lloyd)

Flickr/Wally Gobetz