Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City First Ride Ceremony
WHAT: Two Communities Re-Connected: Henderson and Boulder City connected by Rail
Local leaders and elected officials are gathering to celebrate the “first ride” on the train from Boulder City to Henderson.
WHERE: Nevada State Railroad Museum, 601 Yucca Street, Boulder City 89005, 702-486-5933
WHEN: October 10, 5:00 p.m., Train departs at 5:30 p.m., event concludes at 6:30 p.m.
WHO: Division of Museums and History Administrator Daniel Theilen, Museum Director Dr. Christopher MacMahon, Chamber of Commerce Director Jill Lagen, along with invited elected officials.
About the project:
In 2018, the completion of the first phase of Interstate 11 Highway along with the restoration of a railroad line at Railroad Pass allowed for the possibility of train service between Boulder City and Henderson to resume for the first time since completion of the Hoover Dam. With this first train, museum train rides will now take visitors on a round-trip journey from Boulder City to Paradise Hills in south Henderson. As guests traverse the bridge spanning Interstate 11 and pass into Henderson, they will be treated to a view overlooking the Las Vegas Valley including a glimpse of the Strip.
Extension of the museum’s train rides were made possible through collaboration between the State of Nevada, City of Henderson, City of Boulder City, Clark County, and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. In 2026, the Nevada State Railroad Museum will open its new 9,000 square foot visitor’s center which will include a new passenger loading platform, museum exhibits, classroom space, and an archival research room.
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About the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, is a showcase of the regional and national railroad lines that built Hoover Dam and other indelible parts of Nevada. Visitors can experience railroading through train rides, exhibits, and learning opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.boulderrailroadmuseum.org/.