Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum: A Journey Through Time
Discover Nevada County's transportation history at this museum dedicated to the narrow gauge railroad era.
Experience the golden age of railroading at the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum in Nevada City. Explore historic locomotives, rolling stock, and artifacts that tell the story of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad, which operated from 1876 to 1942, and its impact on the region's mining and logging industries.
A brief summary to Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
- 5 Kidder Ct, Nevada City, California, 95959, US
- +1530-470-0902
- Visit website
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Admission to the museum is free, but donations are appreciated.
- Visit the restoration shop on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays to see volunteers working on historic equipment.
- Take a ride on the Railbus on Saturdays, weather permitting; call ahead for reservations.
- Explore the museum's gift shop for railroad-related items.
Getting There
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Walking
The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum is located at 5 Kidder Court in Nevada City. From downtown Nevada City, head east on Broad Street, then turn left onto Pine Street. Continue onto Gold Flat Road, then turn left onto New Mohawk Road. Finally, turn right onto Kidder Court. The museum will be at the end of the road.
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Public Transport
Nevada County Connects provides bus service to Nevada City. From the Tinloy Street Transit Center in Grass Valley, take Route 1 to Nevada City. Get off at the stop on Sacramento Street across from Railroad Avenue, then walk east on Sacramento Street, turn left onto Pine Street, continue onto Gold Flat Road, then turn left onto New Mohawk Road. Finally, turn right onto Kidder Court. The museum will be at the end of the road. A one-way fare within Zone 1 (Grass Valley and Nevada City) is $1.50 for adults.
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Driving
From Highway 49, take the Gold Flat exit and follow Bost Avenue over a small hill, then turn left onto Kidder Court. Follow the signs to the museum. Parking: The museum is located at the rear of the parking lot in front of The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Parking is free.
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