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The '''Nevada State Railroad Museum''', located in [[Carson City, Nevada]], preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad]]. Much of the museum equipment was obtained from Hollywood studios, where they were often featured in movies and television. |
The '''Nevada State Railroad Museum''', located in [[Carson City, Nevada]], preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous [[Virginia and Truckee Railroad]]. Much of the museum equipment was obtained from Hollywood studios, where they were often featured in movies and television. |
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The historic station from [[Wabuska, Nevada]] was relocated to the museum grounds. The building is still used as a working station where tickets for the train rides. |
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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. |
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. |
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Revision as of 03:57, 18 May 2008
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, located in Carson City, Nevada, preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Much of the museum equipment was obtained from Hollywood studios, where they were often featured in movies and television.
The historic station from Wabuska, Nevada was relocated to the museum grounds. The building is still used as a working station where tickets for the train rides.
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.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum also operates the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum in Boulder City, Nevada.