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The Nevada State Railroad
Museum preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and
cars of the famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad and other railroads of the
Silver State. Many were bought from Hollywood studios, where they were made
famous in movies and television shows. Among 65 locomotives and cars in the
collection, 40 were built before 1900, and 31 pieces that operated on the V
& T Railroad.
Museum activities
consist of operation of historic railroad equipment,
including train rides, handcar
rides, lectures, an annual
railroad
history symposium,
changing exhibits,
and a variety of special events.
The Museum also has an
ongoing research and restoration program. It
is open year-round, 7 days a week from 8:30 to 4:30. Admission is $4 for
adults, $3 for seniors and free for children 17 and under.
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