Historical Trains
Star Train at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:10amDetails: The Night Sky Star Train pulls out of Ely for a special journey to view the wonders of the galaxy. A telescope viewing guided by the Dark Rangers of Great Basin National Park will put you in touch with those beautiful stars of ours. Snacks, beer, and other beverages are available for purchase on-board.
Address: Nevada Northern Railway, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV 89301
(at the end of E.11th Street, off of US 93)
Website: http://www.NNRY.com
Tickets: http://www.nnry.com/pages/special.php - calendar
Nevada 150 events planned throughout July
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 1:57pmMany celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of July. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held July 1 through July 12.
Travel Nevada: Railroad buffs venture to Ely to ride on the Nevada Northern Railway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 3:02amEly, Nev. – The Nevada Northern Railway is not your usual traditional museum with stationary buildings, equipment and trains that may not even tie to the history of the area.