Once upon a time, you used to be able to take your kids here for a beautiful ride in an open-air 1/4 scale train. The route went through a lovely forested area and stopped for a short walk through a Chinese cemetery. It was a great day out and just around the corner.
Sadly, the railway ceased operations back in (I think) 2008 or so, when the economy did its big nose-dive. It doesn't look like they will be opening the railway again, at least not any time soon.
| Specs |
| Type: |
Museum, Trains |
| Distance: |
Local |
| Area: |
Nevada City |
| Ages: |
All Ages, but older kids will benefit most |
| Cost: |
$ |
| Information: |
www.ncngrrmuseum.org |
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There is still a museum, though, which features relics from local transportation history, especially from the narrow-gauge era. Tours of the museum are docent-led and include a look at museum artifacts, the rail yard and the shop where volunteers do restoration work. The main gallery features a restored 1875 Baldwin engine that has seen service hauling lumber, then as a passenger mover and finally as a movie train in Hollywood.
Great post, Allison Moyer sent me over here, since I do a blog for all things Nevada County it's great to see one that is focused on things to do with kids. Come check out my blog, InnSide Nevada City, http://outsideinn.com/blog and you can sort by "Kid Friendly Activities" in the catagories.
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