Film Projects & Commercials
Willy Nelson's "Once upon a Texas Train"
The railroad scenes in Willy Nelson's "Once upon a Texas Train" was filmed on the Nevada Northern Railway - staring our Locomotive 40 and our historic "Outfit Car" An entire railroad is at your disposal for a Western movie location.
We allow renting of the railroad for all production crews and teams.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's Black Train Video
A recent video shot at the Nevada Northern Railway by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, who is said to be the Bruce Springsteen of Japan.
We allow renting of the railroad for all production crews and teams.
A perfect location for Western-themed music videos
We can supply both steam and diesel locomotives, freight and passenger trains, tunnels, mountains, valleys, and flat open vista, as well as historic depots, furnished offices and heavy overhaul facilities all from the 1920's.
Yes, it gets cold and snowy here in the Winter. We are just over a mile high in elevation. Perfect for cold weather filming.
Railway Fun, Facts & Trivia
Explore our personal projects, find new fun facts about the museum and stay up to date with what’s new.
Young Adult Volunteers
Our Young Adult Volunteers come here with tons of new energy and ideas. This video has examples of how several of them have put their energy to good use here.
Riding the Rails
Join us as Mark takes us on a brief history of riding the rails. From the first Sheffield hand car to the modern high-rail truck to a home-built railrider, see the many ways to gild on steel rails. Also features some of our Young Adult Volunteers.
Rick's Restoration
The Nevada Northern Railway has had several items restored by Rick and his crew at Rick's Restorations in Las Vegas, NV These TV episodes have been aired on the History Channel since 2011. Find more about the items, and watch Rick do his magic on the Nevada Northern Railway
Great Working Environment
When you film here it is a win-win. We help you make a great period movie and our reasonable location fees help the Nevada Northern Railway Foundation fulfill its mission.
Drones, donkys, dirigibles, and anything else you can imagine are all permitted along the entire right-of-way. It's Rural Nevada. Here, we have over a century of experience being flexible about things.
If you would like to rent the railroad for your upcoming filming session please fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
