Iron Horse Symposium
NNRY's Iron Horse Symposium continues a longstanding historical tradition of a Fall gathering of railfans from all over the country a weekend-long immersion experience.
Nevada Northern Railway: War, Growth and Recovery 1915 through 1929.
The War to End All Wars had a profound impact on the railroad creating a growth spurt during the war and then a depression once the war ended. Just when things were getting back together the mill and smelter burned down in McGill. Losing the mill and smelter could have brought about the end of the copper dream and the Nevada Northern Railway. Yet, the railroad, mine, mill and smelter jumped back to life. Join us as we examine this turbulent period of history:
- Tour of McGill to Ely to Ruth following the route of the railroad;
- Special train rides on both branches of the railroad;
- Presentations on the McGill Fire;
- Resurrection of Locomotive 81;
- Development and Use of Archives as related to the Nevada Northern Railway;
- And the inaugural Nevada Northern Railway Hall of Fame induction ceremony. In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Nevada Northern Railway Foundation, 40 honorees who had a profound impact on the Nevada Northern Railway will be inducted in the our Hall of Fame.
Available Options
There is usually ample lodging available in Ely during the Symposium, but it is a good idea to book well in advance.
Get information on How to get to Ely and Places to Stay.
