ABOUT THE MUSEUM

OUR MISSION

The Nevada State Railroad Museum is a cultural resource dedicated to educating visitors and the community about Nevada railroad history. This mission is accomplished through the collection, preservation and interpretation on significant locomotives, rolling stock, artifacts, photographs and memorabilia directly related to railroads and railroading in Nevada. In addition to static exhibits, select pieces of equipment in the collection are restored and operated throughout the year to demonstrate steam and early gasoline technology and provide visitors with a first-hand experience with railroad history through the sights, sounds and sensations of a train ride.

VOLUNTEER

The Nevada State Railroad Museum depends on the energy and dedication of many talented volunteers to provide the services necessary to make a visit to the museum a memorable and educational experience. Learn more

REVIEWS

  • “The history to discover here is amazing, and the restoration of the trains is excellent. The two volunteer tour guides had an incredible amount of knowledge on the trains themselves, and their history. They also allowed us to tour the building in the back of the museum, which is where you can get into the passenger areas of the trains and get a real feel for them. For $8, this is a great way to spend an afternoon!” – –Natalie Marsh 2023
  • The staff and volunteers were wonderful, so helpful and full of answers for any questions you may have. I was lucky and went on a day when they had enough volunteers to have the annex open which was a unique opportunity since it’s only open when enough volunteers are there! I really did appreciate the amazing work of the volunteers the day of my visit. The museum constantly uses most of the equipment which is awesome in the idea that it shares and allows for hands on history unlike other railroad museums such as the one in Sacramento which seems more show off like for entertainment purposes. Definitely will go back! Make sure to go and get a train ride as well, awesome experience I’ll never forget! 2021
  • 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 they do. My kids really enjoyed the gentlemen who was dressed in period clothing running the switch. – Dana M. October 2025
  • 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 dedicated volunteers! – Bob C. January 2026
  • “This is the nicest Train Museum, we had such a good time, we got to ride the train, which was fun fun fun. And the volunteers are very knowledgeable, and nice. It’s a fun family trip.
    I would go back again.” -Donna Baker Nov. 2017
  • As usual, we had a perfect day here. It may be small but the heart of this railroad museum is felt within each and every individual who volunteers. They truly care about this place and restoring traincars/engines. – Shelby H. October 2025
  • If you like trains and you’re in the area, this should get pinned on your e-map. There is a working engine for rides, some interesting train cars outside, nice depot, great static displays in the museum building and a warehouse with an engine and more train cars. If you go past the warehouse there are several disintegrating old train cars in a fenced in area. I’ve been here a few times and enjoy it every time. -March 2022
  • My Boys absolutely Love the Trains. Adults 10.00 each and children under 17 are free! They also offer a ride on their Steam Engine are the Yard but only certain times of the yr. Highly recommend anyone that has children to come check it out. Donations are always needed to help keep our history alive. To Preserve is To Protect it for Future Generations. – Oct. 2021