Nevada State Railroad Museum


Before highways streamed with vacation-minded drivers and airliners landed at McCarran International Airport, the most reliable way to travel to Las Vegas was by train. This locomotive heritage is in full choo-choo working order in Boulder City, where a short line takes visitors on scenic trips in the desert. Massive displays of old-school engine cars thrill 'iron horse' enthusiasts and families looking for a retro experience.


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