Complete railroad facilities over 30 buildings
with trains excursions featuring 2 steam locomotives.
Often called the "best preserved" shortline in North America, the Nevada
Northern was one of the last great mining railroads built in the early 20th
century, carrying millions of tons of copper ore from Ely mines.
After cessation of railroad operations in 1983, it was donated to the
non-profit White Pine Historical Railroad Foundation to operate as a
working railroad museum.
Two excursion routes are operated; each trip is about 1.5 hours. The
Keystone route travels around downtown Ely, then passes through tunnel No.
1; one of the few curved tunnels in the world and up scenic Robinson Canyon
towards the mines. Or enjoy the scenic "Hiline" route through the
Steptoe Valley and towards the former mill and smelter.
Complete railroad facilities
including over 30 buildings, steam and diesel locomotives,
and over 70 pieces of rolling stock.
Guided walking tours of the railroad facility are offered
daily. Exhibits include the general offices, depot and
dispatcher's office-which all appear as they did when the facility opened
in 1907.
Also, tour the roundhouse, machine shop and blacksmith shop and view
the historic rolling stock of steam, diesel and electric locomotives and
turn-of-the-century passenger and freight cars.
An absolutely authentic collection of railroad equipment from one of
the west's last great mining camps
Calendar of Events:
Steam and Diesel Locomotive Student Engineer Rental Programs Caboose
Rentals Train Charters Fourth of July Fireworks Trains Wine
Trains
Hours:
May through September
Admission & Directions:
Steam Excursions: $12 to $16 Diesel Excursions: $8 to $12 Facilities
Tour: $2.50 Under 6 Free
240 miles north of Las Vegas, NV at the junction of US Highways 6, 50,
and 93.
