Nevada Northern Railway
National Historic Landmark        Ely, NV




Nevada Northern Railway Pressroom

For more information call us at 775-289-2085


Fast Facts

WHAT: Acclaimed by critics as the best preserved, most authentic, American short-line railroad in existence

WHERE: Ely, NV (elv. 6447ft). Approximately 250 miles north of Las Vegas in the mountains of Central Nevada

OWNERSHIP: The Nevada Northern Railway Foundation is the trustee of this independent 501c3 non-profit  National Historic Landmark.

LEADERSHIP: Mark Bassett, President

Press Resources


You Deserve a Great Vacation

How to Get to Ely, NV

Short Videos about the Railroad

"Be the Engineer" Experience

Membership Information

Volunteering Here

Selected published news articles about the Railway

"At the Throttle" - A series of articles by Mark Bassett, Executive Director

Club/Charter/Event/Party Information

Nevada Northern Railway as a Movie Location

When mentioning the Nevada Northern Railway in an article, please refer to our official web site, https://www.nnry.com.   Here readers can find out more about the history of the railroad, the area it serves, and information about upcoming events including our unique "Be the Engineer" experience.