Union Pacific EMD GP30 No. 844: The primary road power of the heritage railroad.

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NEVADA SOUTHERN RAILWAY

The Nevada Southern Railway is a heritage railroad operated by the Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City in Boulder City, Nevada.

Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City

The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City is a railroad museum in Boulder City, Nevada which is an agency of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The railway is located on the Boulder City Branch Line, the historic railroad route installed to support construction activities at the Hoover Dam. The state obtained the tracks and right of way from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1985.

Heritage railroad

The museum operates a heritage railroad which offers passenger excursion trains using historic railroad equipment on a 7-mile, 45 minute round trip. Operations began in 2002, and the museum also offers the opportunity for passengers to ride in the locomotive cab, the caboose and to operate trains (subject to reservations and availability).

This ride features a preserved former Union Pacific EMD GP30, No 844, which became famous for necessitating the renumbering of steam locomotive 844 to 8444 from 1962 to 1989. It weighs approximately 125 tons and has a turbocharged V16 engine that develops 2250 hp. It was donated to the museum and refurbished in Union Pacific colors.

As part of the Interstate 11 project NDOT has replaced the bridge over US Route 93 that was taken out of service in 1998 during the widening of Highway 93 into Interstate 515. In April 2018, a grade separation was put in place at the former grade crossing near Railroad Pass Casino, re-linking Boulder City and Henderson together.

Fairmont Railway Motors Company Speeder. (NearEMPTiness, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)

No. 12. (NearEMPTiness, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)

No. 35. (NearEMPTiness, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)

Ellsmere Private Business Car. (NearEMPTiness, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)

WP 449 Steel body caboose. (NearEMPTiness, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)

Exhibits

Number	Description	Build Date	Original Operator	Gauge	Notes
	Davenport 30-ton	1936	United States Bureau of Reclamation	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On static display.
	Fairmont Railway Motors Company Speeder	mid-1950s	Jackass & Western / Nevada Test Site	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	Operational
No. 12 (second)	Baldwin narrow gauge steam locomotive	1896	Eureka & Palisade Railroad	3 ft (914 mm)	In storage awaiting restoration.
No. 35	Baldwin Mikado	1923	PALCO, HVRX	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On static display.
No. 264	Baldwin-built Harriman Standard Consolidation	1907	UPRR	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On static display.
No. 1000	Type NW-2	1939	UPRR	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	Operates on special occasions.
No. 1855	Fairbanks-Morse Model H12-44	1953	U.S. Army Transportation Corps	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	Operational.
No. 2314	Baggage and postal car	1911	Oregon Short Line (OSL)	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On static display.
No. 3505	Pre-Harriman Non-Common Standard Class caboose	1882	Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation Company (OWR&N)	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On static display.
No. 231	EMD F40PH	1977	Amtrak	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	Under restoration; owned by Dynamic Rail Preservation
No. 6976	EMD SDP40F	1974	Amtrak, Santa Fe, BNSF	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	Operational; owned by Dynamic Rail Preservation
Ellsmere	Private Business Car	1899	Wagner Palace Car Company	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On static display awaiting restoration.
No. L-2	GE 25-ton		Jackass & Western / Nevada Test Site	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On static display.
No. L-3	GE 80-ton	1953	Jackass & Western / Nevada Test Site	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	On Static display.
No. WP 449	Steel body caboose		Union Pacific (Ex-Western Pacific)	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)	Undergoing restoration.

7½ inch miniature railway.

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7-1⁄2 in (190.5 mm) Miniature Railway

The museum hosts a 7+1⁄2 in (190.5 mm) gauge railroad. The miniatures are 1/8th full size and can accommodate children and adults.

Exploring Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, NV

Join Nevada Jack on a thrilling solo adventure as I explore the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV, and hop aboard a historic train ride. In this video, he will guide you through the captivating exhibits of the museum, showcasing vintage locomotives, passenger cars, and intriguing artifacts that illuminate the rich history of Nevada's railways.

The adventure doesn't stop there as he also takes you along as he experiences the magic of a historic train journey. Feel the excitement as the wheels clack against the tracks, and travels through the desert landscape just like they did in days gone by.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a railway fan, or someone looking for a unique escapade, this video has something for you. Join Nevada Jack in celebrating the legacy of Nevada's railroads and relive the era when trains were the lifelines of communities.