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The reopening
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“While The Broadmoor has owned the railway since 1925, it didn’t truly reflect it in the name until now,” stated Sally Spaulding of Percepture, The Broadmoor’s public relations firm. “But we wanted to reflect the ownership because not a lot of folks knew the two were connected, and many feel like The Broadmoor just recently purchased the railway, when in actuality, they’ve owned it for almost 100 years,” she continued.
The train is scheduled to run year-round. (Thankfully, upgrades include better heaters in the trains for winter months.) If purchased in advance, the ticket price for standard admission is $58 for adults and $48 for children, 12 and younger. Guests may select specific seats on the train by upgrading to the reserved admission option: $68 for adults and $58 for children. For COVID-19 parameters, The Broadmoor’s management team will follow the recommendations implemented by both the CDC and El Paso County Health.
Heinicke notes that the 130th anniversary of the cog railway is June 30 and special events to celebrate the milestone will be announced in the coming weeks. “The reopening of The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway has been three years in the making and will not disappoint,” she stated. “We are very excited to get back on track,” she quipped. To purchase tickets, visit www. cograilway.com.
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New to the neighborhood?
By Terri Wiebold
A vibrant sense of community is one characteristic that sets Castle Pines – the 80108 ZIP code more specifically – apart from other Colorado communities. Neighbors know each other,
they spend time together and they support each other. If you are a new resident, you have likely already experienced
this firsthand. The same holds true for our friendly business community.
The Castle Pines Connection
has joined forces with the Castle
Pines Chamber of Commerce
and the City of Castle Pines
to personally welcome you
to the neighborhood. If you
are a new resident, or maybe
you just want to meet some of
your new neighbors, join us on
Wednesday, May 26 from 6
p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Exchange
Coffee House for light appetizers, beer and wine, and an opportunity to learn more about your new community and the people who share it with you.
You will receive information about the services in your community as well as some valuable local resources and fun prizes.
Email RSVP to welcome@castlepinesconnection.com to let us know you are planning to attend. We look forward to meeting you!
Giant cranes moved the refurbished trains back into place on the tracks.
The train cars, track, depot and visitor center received $100 million in upgrades.
May 2021