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Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, NV

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Nevada State Railroad Museum

Carson City museum showcasing Nevada's railroad history, especially Virginia and Truckee Railroad locomotives and rolling stock.

2180 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701 · Carson City, NV

About Nevada State Railroad Museum

The museum preserves Nevada's railroad heritage with locomotives and cars, including equipment from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Much of its rolling stock came from Hollywood studios, where it appeared in films and television. Seasonal train rides run on select weekends, holidays, and special events, and the museum hosts lectures, fundraisers, and a Santa train in December. Museum admission does not include train rides.

  • #railroad
  • #locomotives
  • #Virginia and Truckee Railroad
  • #train rides
  • #history

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