The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad & Transportation Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the railroad industry, with a special focus on the Nevada Narrow Gauge Railroad. The railroad operated for nearly 70 years around the turn of the century in Nevada and Placer Counties in California. The museum has a nice collection of artifacts from the railroad, including documents and historical photographs. There are a number of pieces of rolling stock on display as well as Engine 5, which has been used in many films. Visitors to the museum can take part in short rides on several different pieces of railroad equipment. In addition to the exhibits related to the railroad, the museum also holds the first steam automobile in the county in addition to some exhibits related to local aviation history.

5 Kidder Court, Nevada City, CA 95959, Phone: 530-470-0902

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