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Nevada Northern Railway 2-8-0 #93 at work on the railway’s Keystone Branch.

Carson & Mills Park Railroad 2 ft (610 mm) gauge miniature railway about 1¼ miles (2 km) in length, located in Mills Park, Carson City. Operates weekends and some weekdays from late May to earlt September
Key Holidays operate the Reno Fun Train and Sierra Scenic Train, private cars attached to Amtrak services between Emeryville CA and Reno, offering meals and entertainment.
Nevada Northern Railway Ely to Ruth (7 miles, 11 km). Another route from Ely to McGill (16 miles, 26 km) is planned for reopening. Standard gauge, steam or diesel hauled. Operates various days throughout the year, daily from April to September.
Nevada Southern Railway Boulder City to Railroad Pass, about 3½ miles (5.6 km). Standard gauge, diesel hauled. Operates most weekends throughout the year.
Nevada State Railroad Museum Carson City. Train rides on a short length of line in the museum grounds. Standard gauge, steam hauled train or rail diesel car. Operates weekends and holidays from May to September, and for special events in October and December.
Rail Explorers (Las Vegas Division): railbikes (pedal powered rail speeders) on the route of the Nevada Southern Railway. Riders travel downhill from Boulder City to Railroad Pass, returning by train. Operates most weekends from November to April.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad Carson City to Virginia City, about 13 miles (20 km); an extension of about 4 miles (6 km) to downtown Carson City is proposed. Short out and return journeys from Virginia City to Gold Hill are also offered. Standard gauge, usually steam hauled at weekends, diesel hauled on Fridays. Operates Fridays to Sundays, late May to October, and for special events.

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