Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City The Nevada State Railroad Museum preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada!
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Join us today from 1:00 to 2:00 PM to design your own railcar using recycled materials!
05/31/2026

Join us today from 1:00 to 2:00 PM to design your own railcar using recycled materials!

Welcome back for another Trivia Thursday! This week's question is a fill in the blank: Virginia & Truckee Locomotive No....
05/29/2026

Welcome back for another Trivia Thursday!

This week's question is a fill in the blank: Virginia & Truckee Locomotive No. 18, Dayton, was built in 1873 as a __________ burner.

The answer for last week's question is: V&T Locomotive No. 27 was placed into service on the V&T on May 1, 1913.

A Virginia & Truckee mixed train pauses at Franktown to take on water, circa late 1940s. Stanley Palmer photo.
05/28/2026

A Virginia & Truckee mixed train pauses at Franktown to take on water, circa late 1940s. Stanley Palmer photo.

Are you wanting to learn more about the Inyo restoration project?Join us on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, ...
05/27/2026

Are you wanting to learn more about the Inyo restoration project?

Join us on Thursday, June 11, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, for a special Behind the Rails lecture with museum restoration specialist, Kevin Owens.

Did you know that the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, is a proud Blue Star Museum? The museum is happy to off...
05/25/2026

Did you know that the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, is a proud Blue Star Museum?

The museum is happy to offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, now through Labor Day weekend. This includes those in the National Guard and Reserve.

Due to our Memorial Day weekend event, Family S.T.E.A.M. Sunday has been cancelled for today (5/24). We apologize for an...
05/24/2026

Due to our Memorial Day weekend event, Family S.T.E.A.M. Sunday has been cancelled for today (5/24). We apologize for any inconvenience.

We will be back with another S.T.E.A.M. Sunday next weekend (5/31) and we hope to see you then!

Did you know that Virginia & Truckee Locomotive No. 27 was the only locomotive delivered new to the railroad as an oil b...
05/23/2026

Did you know that Virginia & Truckee Locomotive No. 27 was the only locomotive delivered new to the railroad as an oil burner? Even though the locomotive was built as an oil burner, No. 27 was built with an extended smoke box so it easily could be converted to burn coal if necessary.

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2180 S Carson Street
Carson City, NV
89701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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