Welcome to the Arvada Western Railroad.

The Arvada Western Railroad is a proto-freelanced model railroad set in an alternate timeline where much of the original narrow gauge network of the Colorado & Southern Railway survived and remains in operation today as the Arvada Western Railroad. Rooted in historical inspiration, this fictional railroad explores a “what-if” scenario that blends realism with creative storytelling.

The concept originated during the COVID-19 pandemic as a personal project to reimagine the legacy of the Colorado & Southern. It began with the creation of Sur Rail, a proto-freelanced leasing locomotive, and gradually expanded into a full-fledged railroad concept. Drawing influence from iconic proto-freelanced railroads such as the Utah Belt, the Arvada Western represents both a tribute to railroad history and a platform for continuing the Colorado & Southern story.

This site offers a deep dive into the world of the Arvada Western—its origin story, locomotive fleet, rolling stock, layout design, and vision for future expansion.

Thank you,

Jeremy