Ana T.
8/9/2025
I was doing the Nevada portion of the Loneliest Road in America road trip and made a stop in Ely. I had heard about the Nevada Northern Railway Museum great tours and just had to experience it...
Nevada Northern Railway Museum
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1100 Avenue A
Ely, NV 89301
Step into a time capsule at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely, NV. This living museum stands as a National Historic Landmark, freezing in time the era when railroads dominated the landscape. With over 70 preserved buildings, structures, and 30 miles of active track, visitors get a hands-on glimpse into the past.
Experience a piece of history unlike any other as you explore the last surviving standard-gauge short line in the Silver State. The museum offers guided tours, train rides where you can be the engineer, and an immersive railyard where it feels like time stood still when the workers took their lunch break.
Immerse yourself in an authentic railroad experience at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum. Witness the legacy of America's iron horse, preserved in its entirety for visitors to explore. Take a ride on vintage locomotives, participate in themed train rides, and engage in hands-on history experiences that transport you to a bygone era.
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Mario M.
9/7/2025
Come here every year to do the Race The Rails. Didn't beat the train back but I hope I beat it next year
Cameron B.
10/8/2025
My experience went well with the Nevada northern railway Museum. I really enjoy the train rides. You know how much I love about the westerns and classics. I watch the westerns and classics on TV....
Max G.
10/24/2025
Great place to see several steam and diesel locomotives. Plus you get to go on them for a trip back in time. Been on 4 different specialty rides. Worth it each time.
J W.
9/21/2025
I only found out this place existed because I happened to be in Ely on my way to Great Basin National Park, and had a few hours to kill. I searched and this was the top result -- and for good...
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