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Carson City State Railroad Museum

Hit the Rails

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Carson City State Railroad Museum
Nevada Division of Museums and History

Hit the rails with the sights, sounds, and sensations of railroading in Nevada with this hands-on cultural resource, dedicated to sharing Nevada’s railroad history in and around the Carson City-Virginia City region.

The Carson City State Railroad Museum is a cultural resource dedicated to educating the community about Nevada railroad history. The museum contains an extensive collection of significant locomotives, rolling stock, artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia. 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 an immersive experience.

Pro tip: Train rides are available year-round.

To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.

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