Nevada Northern Railway Museum Train Crew Training

Ely, NV—If you’ve thought about “workin’ on the railroad, all the livelong day,” now is the time to seize the moment.

Nevada Northern Railway needs volunteers in a variety of capacities – Tour Guides, Narrators and Train

Operators/Train Crew. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and help this National Historic Landmark; one of  Nevada’s six favorite treasures, now featured on the cover of Nevada Magazine

Sat., Aug. 18 is an opportunity to find out more. The free annual Safety Training Session runs about a day
and a half, through Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19. A continental breakfast is offered at 8 a.m. each morning. The Saturday

Class is taught in the Waiting Room of the Nevada Northern Railway (through the Gift Shop). The Sunday
morning class is largely out in the yard. The session ends with a test of the materials.

After one passes, he/she is  eligible to start training on train service – from Fireman and Brakeman to Engineer and Conductor. It is not necessary to   take the training class to be a tour guide, narrator or concessionaire.

Whatever one’s interest, there is certainly a volunteer opportunity available to accommodate it. There is no
major time commitment required – whether a few hours, a few weeks or more, regularly or on call. Any time and effort  will help keep the railroad alive and certainly be most appreciated by all concerned – and make a difference.

One doesn’t need to live in Ely to volunteer with the Nevada Northern Railway.