Nevada Northern Railway Menu
VISIT / RIDE
Ride the Train
Take a trip back in time aboard one of our regularly scheduled passenger train trips. Excursions operate throughout the year:
Visit the Main Yard
- Tour NNRY yard+shops
Hands-On Adventures
Join railfans who come from around the world for a first-hand adventure on the "Best-preserved short-line in America":
Tourist Info + Maps
Getting here can be a great adventure. Check out some of the options:
Overnight in the Yard
Yes, you can spend a night or two here in the museum.
- Caboose Overnight
- Bunkhouse
Clubs, Reunions, Schools, Weddings
Use this great facility for your next event:
- Clubs / Groups / Charters
- Movie Location
VIEW
Take a look around the yard
Videos and Slideshows
Iron Horse Cooking
- Yes, we cook bacon, and lots of other things, on a shovel in the firebox of a real steam locomotive
- Buy the Iron Horse Cookery Cookbook
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Join the team that makes it happen - Become a member
- Membership Information
- Renew Your Current Membership
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NNRY Merchandise
- Visit our online General Store
Gift Certificates
The perfect gift: A real Hands-On Adventure! Nothing better than being in the cab, or being the engineer of a real, full-size locomotive as it works up the mountains and into the tunnels.

Nevada Northern Railway Event Calendar

Vacation ideas for railfans, historians, and explorers

Ely, NV - how to get get to Ely

Closing Through May 31st

Due to the Corona virus we will be closed to the public through May 31st.

We will continue working in our shops, including returning Locomotive 81 to service. Many of the restoration expenses will continue, so your memberships and donations are all the more important during these times.

We would like the opportunity to reschedule your visit to the Railroad for later in the season. If you are scheduled prior to May 31st then give us a call at (775) 289-2085
There is no word yet on the rest of the season. Like you, we want to return to full service as soon as possible.

Hover over a date on the calendar below to see all events for that day, then click to book.

Excursion Train	90 minute train ride up toward the Ruth mine, pulled by a vintage locomotive. You can ride in the passenger coaches, or the open-air flatcar, or consider one of the following upgrades: Ride with the Engineer - Ride up in the cab on one of our regular passenger runs Ride in the Caboose . You and your party can ride in the caboose rather than the regular coaches.
Evening / Special Trains	On most Saturday evenings in the Summer, and other selected times throughout the year we have a specially themed train. They are a fun, new way to see the beautiful scenery around here. Read more about these special trains. Star Train Rock'n Rollin' Geology Train Restoration Rails Wild West Limited Steptoe Valley Flyer Taste of Italy Dinner Train Fire and Ice Fireworks Train
Be The Engineer	You operate one of our vintage locomotives out on the main line on your own special run "up the hill" toward the old Ruth Mine. Your hand on the throttle, Your hand on the brake. Your hand on the whistle. Run a locomotive.
Haunted Ghost Train	Weekend nights in October we dare to dispatch a trainfull of brave souls "Up the hill", toward the Old Ruth Mining District in search ghosts and goblins.
Santa's Reindeer Flyer	Weekends from Thanksgiving through Christmas come experience the magic of this season as we take a journey to the North Pole to meet Santa
Caboose Lodging	Stay overnight in a working caboose parked on a siding in our railyard
Bunkhouse	Stay overnight in a working railroad bunkhouse
Winter Steam Spectacular	Railfans from around the world come to Ely to photograph winter steam. Early February each year.

Hover over the date you are interested in for a complete list of trains and activities

Click here if you still have a question about this program.