| Description |
The Nevada State Railroad Museum preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad and other railroads of the Silver State. Many were bought from Hollywood studios, where they were made famous in movies and television shows. Among 65 locomotives and cars in the collection, 40 were built before 1900, and 31 pieces that operated on the V & T Railroad.
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.
Collection of Equipment Narrow Gauge Locomotives
Narrow Gauge Passenger Cars
Narrow Gauge Freight and Service Cars
Standard Gauge Locomotives
Standard Gauge Motorcars
Standard Gauge Passenger Cars/Cabooses
Standard Gauge Freight Cars
Miscellaneous Equipment
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Collection
Nevada State Railroad Museum R.R. 4-4-0 #8 [ex-Dardenelle & Russellville RR No.8, ex-Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, ex-Virginia & Truckee No. 28, née-Short Line Enterprises No.8; out of service]
Virginia & Truckee R.R. 4-4-0 No.18 The Dayton [builder: Sacramento, California Shops of Central Pacific Railroad; static restored display, non-operable]
Virginia & Truckee R.R. 4-4-0 No. 22 The Inyo [builder: Baldwin Locomotive Works; operable on limited special occasions]
Virginia & Truckee R.R. 4-6-0 No.25 [builder, Baldwin; out of service]
Virginia and Truckee Railway Motor Car 22 [builder: McKeen Motor Car Company, 1910; operational as of May 9, 2010]
Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend R.R. No.401 Passenger Motor Car, [builder: Edwards Rail Car Company; operable]
Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming 2-6-0 The Glenbrook [builder: Baldwin; undergoing major restoration ] The Nevada State Railroad Museum also operates the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum in Boulder City, Nevada. |
