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Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City

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#Railroad #Museum focusing on the #history and culture of #Nevada. Open daily 9am to 3:30pm. Train rides Saturday and Sunday.

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Due to extreme heat, Saturday's live steamer run day is cancelled. Rides on the little trains will return in September when the weather cools. Thank you for your understanding.

Due to extreme heat, Saturday's live steamer run day is cancelled. Rides on the little trains will return in September when the weather cools. Thank you for your understanding.
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State Public Works is now accepting bids for accessibility upgrades at the museum. Interested contractors can bid on the State Public Works Division website.

State Public Works is now accepting bids for accessibility upgrades at the museum. Interested contractors can bid on the State Public Works Division website.
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Preservation is at the core of our mission and is prioritized above everything else we do. This inspection sticker notes the last official inspection dining car 4813 received while in service for Union Pacific in 1971 and is preserved in the car's electrical box.

Preservation is at the core of our mission and is prioritized above everything else we do. This inspection sticker notes the last official inspection dining car 4813 received while in service for Union Pacific in 1971 and is preserved in the car's electrical box.
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#TBT The Bureau of Reclamation switching locomotive in the Boulder City maintenance facility (also known as the Safety First building) near the end of its time with USBR circa 1961.

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The Bureau of Reclamation switching locomotive in the Boulder City maintenance facility (also known as the Safety First building) near the end of its time with USBR circa 1961.
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Why doesn't the museum operate trains in summer? As this photo shows, temperatures in the cab of our historic locomotives average 30-40 degrees hotter than the outside air temperature making it unsafe to operate through much of July and August.

Why doesn't the museum operate trains in summer? As this photo shows, temperatures in the cab of our historic locomotives average 30-40 degrees hotter than the outside air temperature making it unsafe to operate through much of July and August.
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Dr. Christopher MacMahon is a Navy veteran who began his museum career as a youth volunteer at NSRM Carson City. Christopher obtained a Doctorate in History at UCSB. He has worked at museums in CA, NV, and NM and also teaches history at CSN. He enjoys hiking and baseball.

Dr. Christopher MacMahon is a Navy veteran who began his museum career as a youth volunteer at NSRM Carson City. Christopher obtained a Doctorate in History at UCSB. He has worked at museums in CA, NV, and NM and also teaches history at CSN. He enjoys hiking and baseball.
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🚧Construction Update🚧 What a difference a couple weeks make! Framing of the visitor center is well underway! Framing will continue through the month, with work on the lower roof beginning in early August.

🚧Construction Update🚧

What a difference a couple weeks make! Framing of the visitor center is well underway! Framing will continue through the month, with work on the lower roof beginning in early August.
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Today we introduce you to our Administrative Assistant, Tiane Marie. Tiane is a Nevada native and holds dual masters in History and Marketing. Tiane has authored two books on the history of Boulder City and worked in museums throughout southern Nevada before joining us in 2024.

Today we introduce you to our Administrative Assistant, Tiane Marie.

Tiane is a Nevada native and holds dual masters in History and Marketing. Tiane has authored two books on the history of Boulder City and worked in museums throughout southern Nevada before joining us in 2024.
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Today we introduce you to the museum's Railroad Restoration Specialist, Braden Brickman. Braden began volunteering at the museum at the age of 10 and later began his career working for railroad contractors and the V&T Railroad. He was hired full-time by the museum in 2023.

Today we introduce you to the museum's Railroad Restoration Specialist, Braden Brickman.

Braden began volunteering at the museum at the age of 10 and later began his career working for railroad contractors and the V&T Railroad. He was hired full-time by the museum in 2023.
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#TBT Jackass and Western locomotives L-2 and L-3 move the Tory-IIC nuclear ramjet for testing as part of Project Pluto at Area 25 of the Nevada Test Site circa 1964. Both locomotives are preserved in the museum's collection. 📷️Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Jackass and Western locomotives L-2 and L-3 move the Tory-IIC nuclear ramjet for testing as part of Project Pluto at Area 25 of the Nevada Test Site circa 1964. Both locomotives are preserved in the museum's collection. 

📷️Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Looking for a job where you can stay active and meet people from around the world? Come join our museum family as a rail bike guide! Information available on our website.

Looking for a job where you can stay active and meet people from around the world? Come join our museum family as a rail bike guide! Information available on our website.
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Are you a teacher interested in booking a field trip to the museum? Thousands of students visit each year, so be sure to contact us and reserve your school tour for the upcoming academic year!

Are you a teacher interested in booking a field trip to the museum? Thousands of students visit each year, so be sure to contact us and reserve your school tour for the upcoming academic year!
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🚧Construction Update🚧 Work on the visitor center is progressing nicely! The clock tower has been poured, and the high roof beams have been installed. Framing the structure will continue over the next several weeks.

🚧Construction Update🚧

Work on the visitor center is progressing nicely! The clock tower has been poured, and the high roof beams have been installed. Framing the structure will continue over the next several weeks.