There’s A Magical Train Ride In Nevada That Most People Don’t Know About
Located in historic Boulder City approximately 25 miles south of Las Vegas, the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum—operated by the Nevada State Railroad Museum located in Carson City—provides visitors with an up close and personal history of the locomotive in the Silver State that is highlighted by a magical train ride that details the history of the area and the construction of the iconic Hoover Dam. If you are a train enthusiast, this is the perfect outing for you.
The Nevada Southern Railway is located at 601 Yucca Street in Boulder City.
Trains travel along the exact tracks that were installed to support construction of Hoover Dam. The state of Nevada obtained the tracks and right of way from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1985.
Guests will ride in refurbished Pullman coaches while listening to the history of Boulder City, Hoover Dam, and the railroad itself. In addition to the recorded narration, volunteers dressed in historic railroad attire are available to share fun facts and answer any questions during the ride.
Riders will be able to see planes taking off and landing at the Boulder City airport, enjoy the lush greenery of the area's golf course, and even see a solar panel farm.
The train chugs on by beautiful Lake Mead where riders can see the historic Boulder City Railroad Tunnel Trail. These tunnels were used to transport materials used to construct Hoover Dam.
After the ride, visitors can check out the vintage trains at the museum. A complimentary ride takes visitors from the railway to the museum. A gift shop is also on the premises.
