Motor Car Rally 2026
All Aboard for Motor Car Rally!
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, is excited to host a unique motor car-themed event for Labor Day weekend to celebrate the 100th “birthday” of the museum’s Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend (TC&GB) No. 401 Edwards Car, the museum has a lineup of motor cars to celebrate the occasion including:
Tucson Cornelia & Gila Bend Edwards Motor Car No. 401
Virginia & Truckee McKeen Motor Car No. 22
Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No. 7 from the Colorado Railroad Museum
Death Valley Railroad Brill Motor Car No. 5 from the Laws Railroad Museum & Historic Site
Motor Car Sarah Kidder from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum
A replica of Virginia & Truckee Motor Car No. 24
A replica of Nevada Central Motor Car 107-C
Rides will be available on the Galloping Goose, Death Valley Railroad No. 5, the Sarah Kidder, TC&GB No. 401, Virginia & Truckee McKeen Motor Car No. 22.
The event will include:
- Motor car rides
- Behind the scenes Annex tours
- Turntable talks highlighting the history of each motor car
- Access to food trucks
- Live music in the park
- Games in the park
- And more!
Ticket Info
One wristband covers everything for a full day of fun! Tickets will be available for purchase online soon!
Adults: $25
Children (4–17): $15
Children (3 and under): FREE
Stay tuned for more information and tickets soon!
Please note, wristbands are required. The Museum will not be selling single rides or standard admission tickets during the event. Member discounts do not apply.