You, Becoming an Important Part of Railway History
Without your help and support the Nevada Northern Railway would be just a memory with a bit of overgrown, abandoned roadbed. Together, you, and the rest of the world-wide community that cares, have pitched in to make it "The most authentic, and best cared-for" railroad on the continent.

How the Museum Operates
As an independent, non-profit 501(c) historic foundation, the mission of preserving what is one of the last real American short-line railroads is on all of our shoulders.
In September 2006, the Nevada Northern Railway complex at East Ely was designated a National Historic Landmark. This was an earmark achievement for the museum. With it comes an increased responsibility for stewardship of the property, but, unfortunately, no direct general funding from state or national resources.
Your membership is vital to keep the museum in operation. Will you join the thousands of railfans and historians around the world in this cause?
Memberships
You can join or renew your memberships today by selecting any of the options listed in this section.
If you would like your business to sponsor
the Railroad, click here.
$30 / Year
Active Level Membership
- 10% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- 15% Discount on Hands-On-History experience, such as "Be the Engineer" and "Railroad Reality Week"
- 10% gift shop discount
$50 / Year
Contributing Level Membership
- 15% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- 15% Discount on Hands-On-History experience, such as "Be the Engineer" and "Railroad Reality Week"
- 10% gift shop discount
$100 / Year
Centennial Level Membership
- Curator's Tour of the grounds
- 25% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- 15% Discount on Hands-On-History experience, such as "Be the Engineer" and "Railroad Reality Week"
- 10% gift shop discount
$250 / Year
Sustaining Level Membership
- 40% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- 15% Discount on Hands-On-History experience, such as "Be the Engineer" and "Railroad Reality Week"
- 10% gift shop discount
$500 / Year
Patron Level Membership
- Meet the Foundation's president as he gives you and your group a tour of the grounds
- A cab ride in the locomotive on one of our passenger excursions
- 50% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- 15% Discount on Hands-On-History experience, such as "Be the Engineer" and "Railroad Reality Week"
$1000 / Year
Friend Level Membership
- Private Guided Tour of the Grounds for you and your party
- A cab ride in the locomotive on one of our passenger excursions
- Memorial Brick in the Plaza in your name
- 80% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- 15% Discount on Hands-On-History experience, such as "Be the Engineer" and "Railroad Reality Week"
$2500 / Year
($2,428 Tax Dedcution)
Supporter Level Membership
- Receive all Friend's benefits plus
- 85% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- A Caboose Charter
$5000 / Year
($4,678 Tax Dedcution)
Benefactor Level Membership
- Receive all Friend's benefits plus
- 90% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- "Be the Engineer" Experience on a diesel locomotive
$10000 / Year
($9,578 Tax Dedcution)
Leader Level Membership
- Receive all Friend's benefits plus
- 95% Discount on train tickets for you and your party
- "Be the Engineer" Experience on a diesel locomotive
Interested in supporting the NNRY through a Business Sponsorship?
Get in touch by filling out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
**Most of your membership is a voluntary contribution to a non-profit 501(c) historic foundation. Consult your tax advisor for a possible tax deduction.
**If you are unable to complete membership on-line, simply print out the form and mail a check. Membership Form.