Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City

Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City
Union Pacific EMD GP30 No. 844: The primary road power of the heritage railroad
Overview
HeadquartersBoulder City, Nevada
LocaleBoulder City, Nevada
Dates of operation2002–present
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length7 mi (11 km)
Other
Websitewww.boulderrailroadmuseum.org

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.

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