Nevada Northern Railway Museum, Railway museum in Ely, United States.
The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad complex in a desert town featuring three steam locomotives, freight cars, and passenger coaches that visitors can explore. The collection sits on a large property and displays equipment that once operated throughout the region.
The railway began in the late 1800s to support mining operations and carried copper ore and passengers for many decades. Operations ended in 1983 when the company handed over the site to local preservationists.
The museum tells the story of how railways connected remote mining communities and shaped the economy of the desert region. Visitors can see how trains were central to daily life and work in this part of Nevada.
Visitors can walk the grounds to view the machinery and book train rides on select days throughout the year. It's best to check the schedule beforehand since operating hours change with the seasons.
The museum preserves railroad equipment found nowhere else in active operation today. This older machinery shows the craftsmanship of equipment built and maintained by hand.
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