Photo Courtesy of Anthony Donofrio
The friends of the Nevada Southern Railway are hosting a Model Train Show on Saturday, March 15, 2025 and Sunday March 16, 2025. The show will take place from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. The display will take place at the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Gym at 900 Arizona Street. Admission is free for the public.
In addition to the trains, there will be various train memorabilia available for sale. This event is great for kids, but fun for the whole family!
Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. The group’s mission statement is: “We support the Nevada State Railroad Museum at Boulder City, Nevada, and its programs for the education and benefit of the public and Museum visitors through donations, staffing, maintenance, operation, construction and restoration of historic railroad equipment and models.” You can support the volunteers and the work they do for with the Nevada Southern Railway Museum by considering membership. Membership provides FREE admission to the following state museums:
- Nevada State Museum, Carson City
- Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
- Nevada Historical Society, Reno
- Lost City Museum, Overton
- Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
- Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City
- East Ely Railroad Depot Museum, Ely
They also offer a 50% discount on regular train rides (Santa Train and other special events excluded) and a 15% discount in their gift shop. Membership levels and pricing is as follows and can be purchased by clicking HERE.
- Family: A Family membership with two adults (over the age of 12) and up to 5 children is $75.
- Individual: For individuals looking for a short term membership to get to know about the Museum. Age 12 and above is $45.
The Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway provide support to the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum in the following ways: educational programs in conjunction with schools, carry out restoration projects, assist in maintenance of the train equipment, and provide crews for train operations.
