Historic Railroads
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Historic Railroads in Nevada
Following the discovery of rich silver and gold deposits in Virginia City, it soon became apparent that something besides freight wagons was needed to carry heavy ore from the mines to the mills along the Carson River for refining. To address these needs, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Company was established in March 1868. Today, visitors can ride the train on the historic railroad up to Virginia City and into Carson Canyon to learn more about the railroad heritage of Nevada at the Nevada State Railroad Museum and the Nevada State Museum.
There is no shortage of railroad history in Carson City. With two options to ride the historic railroads and opportunities to dive into the history in our museums Carson City is the perfect stop for train enthusiasts.
All aboard!
All Aboard
There is no better place to experience historic railroads in Nevada than right here in Carson City! Watch and see how fun train history can be here. It's easy to immerse yourself and the family in incredible train experiences in the capital city.
