Events & Calendar
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Our Train Rides
Join us for a trip back in time when the iron horse ruled the rails. The Nevada Northern Railway is a living, breathing, operating historic railroad. Historic steam engines are still in use here year 'round, so come, enjoy history with us!
You will have your choice of coach or open-air seating, or feel free to roam between the two. A hat and sunscreen are advisable for the open-air car. Bring a jacket along for the evening trips. We are over a mile high in elevation, so weather is generally mild, but sometimes unpredictable.
Hands On History Experiences
Time stopped here. It’s as if the workers went to lunch and never came back. They left behind a complete railroad, now a National Historic Landmark; the grounds include over 70 buildings, structures and 30 miles of track.
This is not your typical museum. Here you experience the history – Hands On!
Our Special Events
Plein Air Event
October 11, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Step back in time and capture the spirit of the American West as it rolls by in steam and steel. Join us for "Painting History in Motion," a full-day plein air event set against the dramatic backdrop of the Nevada Northern Railway’s historic rail yard.
Artists from near and far will set up their easels among century-old locomotives, vintage rail cars, and the original 1906 machine shop—all still in operation. Watch as history comes to life in real time, with trains in motion, the scent of coal smoke in the air, and the clang of tools echoing across the yard. Whether you're painting engines under steam, weathered textures of the shop buildings, or the golden October light on the high desert mountains, this is an unparalleled opportunity to create art where the past is still alive and working.
All ages, styles, and experience levels are welcome. Spectators are encouraged to come, observe, and enjoy the creative process.
Iron Horse Symposium
September 28-October 1, 2023
The Iron Horse Symposium is the NNRy’s premier history event. Through formal presentations, panel discussions, train rides and tours, participants dive into our incredible history and experience first hand the railroad that True West Magazine designated as a place “where history is happening.” This year’s theme will take participants through the early years of the railroad including the construction of the line, start of regular service, mishaps and enduring mysteries.
Iron Horse Cookery
The Iron Horse Symposium is the NNRy’s premier history event. Through formal presentations, panel discussions, train rides and tours, participants dive into our incredible history and experience first hand the railroad that True West Magazine designated as a place “where history is happening.” This year’s theme will take participants through the early years of the railroad including the construction of the line, start of regular service, mishaps and enduring mysteries.
