Star Spangled Steam Up Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum

Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 9:00am

Nevada State Railroad Museum
2180 S. Carson Street

Join us for a multi-day celebration of railroad fun, featuring a visiting locomotive from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum. Bring the whole family for train rides, games, food, and summer sunshine or if you’re a true train buff, enjoy an evening ride, lecture, and exclusive photo op.

Daytime Schedule:

9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Friday - Sunday
Kick off July 4th weekend with train rides and fun for all ages
9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Enjoy games and activities for the whole family. 
9:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m: Tour the Museum’s Jacobsen Interpretive Center and Annex to learn about Northern Nevada’s vibrant railroading history.
10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Grab a bite from a variety of local food trucks. 
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Hop aboard three historic steam trains. Locomotive No. 25, Glenbrook, and Tahoe (visiting from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum). 

Daytime Tickets
Adults: $30
Children (4 - 17): $20
Children (3 & under): Free
Last admission daily at 3pm

Evening Schedule: 5:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m

Friday: An Evening with Glenbrook
Double-header train ride behind Glenbrook (lead) and Tahoe
Lecture by Chris De Witt, Restoration Supervisor, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City: Learn the remarkable story behind the 34-year restoration of the 1875 Glenbrook locomotive. De Witt participated in the restoration process from the project’s inception in 1981 to its completion in 2015.

Evening Tickets
Adult Tickets: $45
3-Night Ticket Bundle: $120


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