Nevada State Railroad Museum
Houses original locomotives and cars of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. On some weekends you can ride a restored steam train.
The museum's collection includes more than 60 locomotives and cars dating from the 19th century to the early 20th century. Many came from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, including steam locomotives that appeared in several Hollywood Westerns. You can look into the restoration workshop. In summer, some weekends feature a steam train or a hand-powered rail car running on a loop around the museum grounds. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Admission is about US$8, and rides cost extra. It is in southern Carson City, about 55 km from Reno.
Opening hours
Thu–Mon 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Nevada State Capitol
- Nevada State Museum, Carson City
- Tahoe East Shore Trail
- Virginia & Truckee Railroad
- Diamond Peak Ski Resort
- Virginia City
- Incline Village, Lake Tahoe
- Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe