This Unforgettable Train Ride Through Nevada Will Take You Back In Time
Railroads played a huge part in the history of the growth of the west. There was at one time around 70 different railroads operating in the state, particularly around the mining boom times. Now there are only two companies running freight in the state and one carrying passengers. Taking a ride on the Southern Nevada Railway takes you back into the past to see how miners and Hoover Dam construction workers experienced travel and supply deliveries.
The Southern Nevada Railway, and the accompanying Nevada Southern Railroad Museum is located in Boulder City. It is run through the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
The railroad line is part of the original Union Pacific line created in 1931. The railroad was built to ferry supplies for the construction of the Hoover Dam.
The track is a total of 7 miles and the ride takes about 40 minutes. Several types of restored trains take passengers on a ride back into the past through Boulder City.
The museum and railway is located at 601 Yucca Street in Boulder City. A calendar of all their special event and story time rides are available on their website. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12 and free for children 3 or younger.
Have you ridden on the Nevada Southern Railway? Share you trip experiences in the comments!
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