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We all love'em! They're majestic, and they remind us of a time when things were built to last! Built to last, of course, with a little help from their friends every so often.
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Track Donation
Phoenix Dare Donation
The 500k Member Challenge Grant
Other Ways to Give
Dollars for Dirt & DJ
The $500,000 Member Challenge Grant
We need all hands on deck!
A generous NNRY member has launched a $250,000 matching grant to double every contribution we receive until the end of the campaign.
Every dollar you give—whether through a direct donation, a membership purchase, or a special gift—is matched dollar-for-dollar, helping us surge toward our monumental $500,000 goal!
This is the best time to support us, as your impact is instantly doubled.
Don't let this opportunity pass—the challenge is Active until December 31st, 2025.
Any donation of the following amounts will be eligible for coins.
$50 or more #93 coin
$100 or more #93 and #81 coins
$500 or more #93, #81 & #40 coins
How to Participate in The $500k Member Challenge
Donate Directly
A simple, powerful way to contribute! Thank you for your support—it is instantly doubled.
Lay a Real Brick at the Train Yard
Commemorate your family or honor a loved one with a brick that will be remembered forever at the NNRY.
Become a Member
Your membership fee is matched, giving you great benefits while fueling the challenge.
Phoenix Dare Donation:
Get a Commemorative Coin
A simple, powerful way to contribute! Thank you for your support—it is instantly doubled.
Unrestricted Donation
Unrestricted donations are the lifeblood of the Nevada Northern Railway, allowing us to allocate resources where they are needed most. These invaluable contributions empower us to tackle a wide range of priorities, from locomotive repairs and railyard purchases to restoring historical documents and ensuring the day-to-day operation of the railway.
By giving unrestrictedly, you provide us with the flexibility to address immediate challenges and invest in long-term projects that preserve and enhance this living piece of history. Your generosity helps keep the Nevada Northern Railway steaming ahead for generations to come.
TRACK DONATIONS - SUPPORT TRACK
It's hard to run a railroad without track. We maintain an incredible 30 miles of track and it is expensive! The repair shown in the photo needed two new switch ties, 32 new spikes, 4 new nuts.
It still needs ballast and tamping. Cost of the repair, is about $1,530 when it is all said and done. And this is a small repair job of just two ties!
Track donations help keep the railroad running and on track!
Dollars for Dirt & DJ
World famous Dirt unfortunately passed away last January. DJ (Dirt Junior) has big paws to fill. DJ's home is the Nevada Northern Ry. engine house.
Dollars for Dirt helps to pay for support of DJ at his home at the railroad's shop building.
Other Ways to Give
The Nevada Northern Railway Foundation is now able to accept various forms of non-cash donations, such as Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Grants, Stock and Securities Donations, Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and Cryptocurrency.
Our partnership with FreeWill allows you to receive tax benefits and make the most of your contribution by donating non-cash assets. Their step by step process allows you to make a non-cash donation quickly and easily, these donations can greatly benefit both donors and the Foundation! It's a win-win!
