Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

10/21/2026

Stop by the Nevada State Museum this Friday, October 23, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for Trunk or Treat! The museum will have a booth setup to hand out candy and information on Santa Train. We hope to see you there!

10/19/2026

Today might’ve been the last day of Harvest Train, but it’s not the last chance to celebrate the spooky fall season with us. We will be attending Trunk or Treat at the Nevada State Museum on Friday, October 23, from 5-8pm. We will also be attending BOOnanza at Carson City Mills Park on Thursday, October 29, from 4-7pm. We hope to see you there!

10/18/2026

Did you miss out on the Harvest Train fun today?

If so, no worries! Harvest Train is back again tomorrow, Sunday, October 18, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We hope to see you then!

10/16/2026

It's official! Santa Train tickets are officially on sale now! Gather your friends and family and make your plans for Santa Train.

Santa Train will be operating the first three weekends of December from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, every 30 minutes.

For tickets and more information, please visit the museums website, link in our bio.

10/16/2026

Are you ready for another Trivia Thursday?

This week's question: What year was V&T Locomotive No. 22, Inyo, converted to an oil burner?

The answer to last week's question is: V&T Locomotive No. 12, Genoa, was built in 1873.

Photo from the Richardson collection.

10/15/2026

Virginia & Truckee locomotive No. 27, baggage-mail-express car second No. 21, and coach No. 18 on display at the Sky Vue Drive-In along North Carson Street in Carson City in the late 1950s. Jim Dunn Collection.

10/14/2026

The museum had a very special visitor today and he left behind something magical! Santa Train is officially back for another year of merry family fun. Tis’ the season to grab your Santa Train tickets and start the holiday cheer early!

Santa train tickets offically go on sale Friday, October 16, at 3:00 PM! Tickets will be available for the first three weekends of December. Trains depart the museum's depot every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

For more information, please visit: https://www.carsonrailroadmuseum.org/santa-train/

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

Are you looking for a fun way to stay on track with your time schedule? If so, stop by the Nevada State Railroad Museum gift shop and pick up a pocket watch!

10/11/2026

The Nevada State Railroad Museum's annual Harvest Train Festival is just one week away! Make sure to grab your tickets now and get ready for some Fall family fun!

Harvest Train tickets are $25 per adult, $15 per child 4-17, and FREE for children 3 and under.

Your Harvest Train tickets will include:
-Unlimited steam train rides from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
-Handcar rides from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
-Games in Gibson Park
-Live music
-Access to the Pumkin Patch
-Access to food vendors
-And more!

Pro tip: Make sure to bring a picnic blanket to get cozy and enjoy some time in the park with your family.

Please visit https://www.carsonrailroadmuseum.org/harvest-train-checkout/ to purchase your Harvest Train tickets today!