Michael Byle

In August, the Colonial Beach Art Walk was extended up Colonial Avenue and now includes CB Train Junction. So far, we have sponsored a couple of artists and had a number of happy visitors. In August we hosted Aidan, the young entrepreneur and founder of ACR Creations, who features 3-D printed and laser art creations. He brought some novel items including laser cut wooden train puzzles and laser cut and etched locomotive engravings on wood. We now carry these items in the shop. In...

Quellek 2020-2025 If you have been in our shop you have probably met Quellek, our official greeter. He has been a presence at the CB Train Junction since we opened in 2023. He was a friend to all and never met someone he did not like. One of his greatest pleasures was riding on the golf cart to the shop and greeting customers. I know there are several customers that made it a point to stop at the shop just to see him. Often he would end up at the center of a bunch of kids petting him. He...

Rendering of Moffat Railroad Museum in Granby Colorado While vacationing in Granby Colorado to visit Rocky Mountain National Park, I was surprised to find a railroad museum. It was closed for the season, but I sent an email, asking if anyone could give me a brief look while I was in town. Almost immediately, Dave Naples, the Executive Director of the museum responded saying he was there all week and would be happy to give me a tour. So, my wife and I went down on a Tuesday morning, just...