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Location
Visitor tip
Arrive late in the day for a unique experience—visitors have reported being able to watch staff and volunteers put the trains up for the night, adding an extra behind-the-scenes element to your visit.
Visitor tip
Plan time for guided tours led by the knowledgeable volunteer staff—they provide detailed engine demonstrations and share fascinating Hollywood history (many locomotives appeared in classic films). Shop tours are available but depend on volunteer availability, so ask upon arrival.
Visitor tip
Bring children who enjoy hands-on learning—the period-costumed staff and interactive motor car rides create an engaging experience, especially for kids who appreciate working demonstrations and historical reenactments.
About Nevada State Railroad Museum
Stop for historical railroad exhibits. This center for the preservation of Nevada's railroad history features many historic trains & cars.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Location
- Carson City, Nevada
- Main Attraction
- Historic railroad cars and McKeen motor car rides
- Special Events
- Bunny Express, EGGSTRAVAGANZA, Whistle Stop Stories programs
What visitors say
Fantastic shortened visit! Tremendous staff provided insightful tours of the shop and museum, detailed engine demos, and explained their funding/maintenance efforts perfectly. Great train ride and a genuinely fascinating experience with…
We had a blast here. We got to ride the train, explore the museum and because we were there late, got to watch them put up the trains for the night. The workers and volunteers are so knowledgeable and it seems like they truly enjoy what…
Great self guided tour. Amazing trains and history. Great way to learn and you can go at your own pace.
From 1,374 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum's collection includes the V&T No. 22 'Inyo' locomotive, built in 1875, which appeared in over 20 films and TV shows including Union Pacific, Red River, and The Great Locomotive Chase
- The museum features a McKeen motor car as a primary exhibit, a rare early 20th-century railroad vehicle type
- The museum's operations and restoration programs are heavily dependent on the 'Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum' volunteer organization, which handles fundraising and ongoing maintenance efforts
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