Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad & Transportation Museum
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad & Transportation Museum, Railroad transport museum in Nevada City, United States.
The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum displays railroad artifacts, vintage locomotives, and transportation equipment from Northern California's mining era.
The museum preserves the heritage of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad, which operated from 1876 to 1942 connecting Nevada City to the transcontinental railroad.
Engine 5, an 1875 Baldwin locomotive that served in both commercial operations and Universal Studios productions, represents the centerpiece of the museum collection.
Visitors can participate in guided tours through the museum galleries, restoration workshop, and rail yard while learning about transportation development in Nevada County.
The museum maintains California's most extensive collection of narrow gauge railroad equipment, including the original 3-foot track specifications from 1876.
Location: Nevada City
Website: https://ncngrrmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 39.24950,-121.01855
Latest update: June 12, 2025 16:06
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