Nevada State Railroad Museum

The museum collection includes a variety of local historic passenger and freight equipment.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum, located in Carson City, Nevada, preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Much of the museum equipment was obtained from Hollywood studios, where they were often featured in movies and television.

Museum activities consist of operation of historic railroad equipment, including train rides, handcar rides, lectures, an annual railroad history symposium, changing exhibits, and a variety of special events. The Museum also has an ongoing research and restoration program.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum also operates the Nevada State Railroad Museum - Boulder City, Nevada.

External links

• Nevada State Railroad Museum