Come Check Out the Model Trains August 8 and 9

The Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway are hosting a Model Train Show on Saturday, August 8 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM and Sunday, August 9, from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. The FREE show takes place at the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Gym, located at 900 Arizona Street.

Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. The group's mission statement is: "Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway, Inc. support the Nevada State Railroad Museum at Boulder City, NV through staffing, docent presentations, maintenance of and operation of railroad equipment and restoration of historic railroad equipment, all to the education and benefit of the public and Museum visitors." 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 discounts 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.