Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad

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Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad The NCNG Historical Model Railroad is a historically accurate and operating scale model of the famous Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Preserving the history of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad through our volunteer-built On3 scale model railroad at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California. Located permanently in its own building on the Nevada County fairgrounds, the historical model railroad exhibit and display is open during major fairground events, special open houses, as well as by special arrangement with schools or visitors. The fully operational Historical Model Railroad is built to 'On3' scale, and has models of the three major towns served by the now gone NCNGRR - Nevada City, Grass Valley and Colfax as well as historic points in-between. The original railroad ran 22 miles from Nevada City, California, to the Southern Pacific mainline at Colfax, California, between 1875 and 1942.

Fill 'er up. The tank car's here, and somebody's already left the barrels out.
10/17/2026

Fill 'er up. The tank car's here, and somebody's already left the barrels out.

The train's coming. Probably. They didn't call it the "Never Come, Never Go" for nothing.
10/17/2026

The train's coming. Probably. They didn't call it the "Never Come, Never Go" for nothing.

Today's job for the little Whitcomb: one tank of Standard Gasoline, a few flatcars, and no hurry.
10/17/2026

Today's job for the little Whitcomb: one tank of Standard Gasoline, a few flatcars, and no hurry.

Gasoline, lumber, a boxcar, and the caboose bringing up the rear. Don't look down.
10/16/2026

Gasoline, lumber, a boxcar, and the caboose bringing up the rear. Don't look down.

10/16/2026
Our engineer on No. 7 has never once asked for a lunch break.
10/16/2026

Our engineer on No. 7 has never once asked for a lunch break.

Busy week in the Grass Valley yard.
10/13/2026

Busy week in the Grass Valley yard.

09/16/2026

Bring the entire family to the Nevada County Fairgrounds THIS WEEKEND for fall fun at the Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair! 🍁
We have tons of FREE activities at the Harvest Fair including the Western Trade Show, live music, and local exhibits. 🎶🌽👢Plus, there will be lots of food and beverages to choose from! 🍔
Get the full experience with tickets to the Draft Horse Classic for breathtaking performances and non-stop entertainment! 🐴
Get at the details and get your tickets for a Draft Horse performance at nevadacountyfair.com.

Yes, there are tiny trains at the horse show. 🚂We're open next weekend for the 39th annual Draft Horse Classic at the Ne...
09/12/2026

Yes, there are tiny trains at the horse show. 🚂
We're open next weekend for the 39th annual Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. A whole mountain town about the size of your living room, built by hand over a lot of years.
Who's the person in your family who had the trains? Tell us below. 👇

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!
09/12/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!

Less than a week away, the Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair returns to the Nevada County Fairgrounds! This is the premier draft horse show in the western United States showcasing nearly 100 majestic horses.

DRAFT HORSE PERFORMANCES
🐴 4 Days - 6 Performances
🐴 Get Up-Close to the Draft Horses
🎟 Get Tickets: nevadacountyfair.com or at the arena box office

HARVEST FAIR - FREE TO ATTEND
🤠 Equine & Western Art Show
🎶 Live Music
👢 Western Trade Show
👩‍🎨 Community Exhibits
🍔 Food & Beverages

Get your tickets at nevadacountyfair.com and join us September 17-20 at the fairgrounds!

Address

Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11128 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA
95949

Telephone

+15304516264

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