RAILROADS
Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City
The Nevada Northern Railway in Ely offers visitors rides along the same historic routes that were built in 1905 to haul ore from nearby mines. Walk through the East Ely Depot Museum, restored to its 1907 appearance, and see original waiting rooms, baggage storage, and offices used by one of the nation’s most important railroads. Ride the rails behind the 1905 Baldwin Steam Locomotive No. 25 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. See the spectacular McKeen Car, a national historic landmark and perfectly restored example of a rare selfpropelled vehicle that used internal combustion. Just try to resist the whistle call of The Inyo, a majestic 1875 steam locomotive, on a specialoccasion run.
Virginia & Truckee Railway, Carson City, by Thomas Gray
The Virginia & Truckee Railway, dubbed the Queen of the Short Lines, offers excursions throughout the summer months. The Historic Route is a short ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill’s original V&T depot. Spend 35 minutes TRAVELNEVADA.COM
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