Events

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.

Join us in celebrating Memorial Day and ride behind the V&T No. 25 and the Glenbrook! This is an all-inclusive event that includes unlimited train rides as well as museum admission: $20 for Adults, $15 for Children ages 4-17, Free for Children 3 and under. The trains will be leaving at the following times: 10:00 […]

Join us in celebrating Memorial Day and ride behind the V&T No. 25 and the Glenbrook! This is an all-inclusive event that includes unlimited train rides as well as museum admission: $20 for Adults, $15 for Children ages 4-17, Free for Children 3 and under. The trains will be leaving at the following times: 10:00 […]

Join us in celebrating Memorial Day and ride behind the V&T No. 25 and the Glenbrook! This is an all-inclusive event that includes unlimited train rides as well as museum admission: $20 for Adults, $15 for Children ages 4-17, Free for Children 3 and under. The trains will be leaving at the following times: 10:00 […]

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.

Reserve your spot for the Ironhorse Rail Camp 2025 today! Participants will operate a steam locomotive, Virginia & Truckee #25, and two vintage motorcars – Virginia & Truckee #22 McKeen Motor Car and the #401 Edwards Motor Car. In addition to the hands-on operation of equipment, participants will learn other crew duties such as conductor […]

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum is offering rides on the historic Virginia & Truckee McKeen Motor Car! Approximately 150 of McKeen Motor Cars were built between 1905-1917 for various United States railroads. McKeen Motor Cars were built with a gas engine and were among the first pieces of railroad equipment to be designed aerodynamically. The […]

The Nevada State Railroad Museum is offering rides on the historic Virginia & Truckee McKeen Motor Car! Approximately 150 of McKeen Motor Cars were built between 1905-1917 for various United States railroads. McKeen Motor Cars were built with a gas engine and were among the first pieces of railroad equipment to be designed aerodynamically. The […]

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.

July 3–5 | 5:30–8:30pm This one’s for the train enthusiasts. Each night features a different locomotive, a lecture by experts, and exclusive photo opportunities. Thursday, July 3: An Evening with V&T Locomotive No. 25 Mixed freight train ride behind Locomotive No. 25 Lecture by Stephen E. Drew, historian and author: Take a deep dive into […]

Join us for a multi-day celebration of railroad fun, featuring a visiting locomotive from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum. Bring the whole family for train rides, games, food, and summer sunshine—or if you’re a true train buff, enjoy an evening ride, lecture, and exclusive photo op! Daytime Event Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July […]

July 3–5 | 5:30–8:30pm This one’s for the train enthusiasts. Each night features a different locomotive, a lecture by experts, and exclusive photo opportunities. Thursday, July 3: An Evening with Glenbrook Double-header train ride behind Glenbrook (lead) and Tahoe Lecture by Chris De Witt, Restoration Supervisor, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City: Learn the remarkable […]

Join us for a multi-day celebration of railroad fun, featuring a visiting locomotive from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum. Bring the whole family for train rides, games, food, and summer sunshine—or if you’re a true train buff, enjoy an evening ride, lecture, and exclusive photo op! Daytime Event Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July […]

July 3–5 | 5:30–8:30pm This one’s for the train enthusiasts. Each night features a different locomotive, a lecture by experts, and exclusive photo opportunities. Saturday, July 5: An Evening with Tahoe Double-header train ride behind Tahoe (lead) and Glenbrook Lecture by John Christensen, Director, and Dan Lloyd, Chief Mechanical Officer, Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum: […]

Join us for a multi-day celebration of railroad fun, featuring a visiting locomotive from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum. Bring the whole family for train rides, games, food, and summer sunshine—or if you’re a true train buff, enjoy an evening ride, lecture, and exclusive photo op! Daytime Event Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July […]

Come to the museum for Whistle Stop Stories on Thursday mornings starting at 9:30am. Whistle Stop Stories is included with museum admission. Adults are $10 and ages 17 and under are free. Museum members are free.