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Join Us for the Star Spangled Steam Up, July 3-6

May 28, 2025 | Category: News & Events | Tags: carson city, carsoncity, fourth of july, fourth of july weekend, history, museum, museums, narrow gauge, ncng, nevada, nevada state railroad museum, nevadacountynarrowgauge, nsrm, nsrmcc, railroad, railroad museum, railroadmuseum, star spangled steam up, steam, steam locomotive, steamlocomotive, steamtrain, v&t, Virginia & Truckee, visitcarsoncity

The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, is hosting the Star Spangled Steam Up, July 3-6, 2025. Nevada County Narrow Gauge locomotive No. 5, Tahoe, from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum will be the special guest for the weekend. Evening events will occur July 3, 4, and 5 featuring lectures, a train ride, […]

Ironhorse Rail Camp 2025

December 20, 2024 | Category: | Tags: brakeman, carson city, conductor, engineer, experience, fireman, handson, history, nevada, railcamp, railroad, railroadhistory, railroadmuseum, steam, steam locomotive, steamlocomotive, steamtrain

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 and […]