Nev. Northern Railway

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The winner will receive the opportunity of a lifetime to be the engineer and drive a diesel locomotive on the Nevada Northern Railway.

The Nevada Northern Railway is the premier preserved railroad in the country.  With Nevada Northern Railway, you have the opportunity to operate a diesel locomotive.  Let us paint a picture for you.  You can climb on board as the engineer and experience what railroading was like in the last century. Head down to the century old engine house and help prepare your locomotive for the day. Climb into the cab, and learn how to operate the iron horse. With two toots of the whistle, bell ringing and cylinder cocks open; watch as the engineer starts the locomotive moving down the track. You pass through the century old railroad yard and head for the mainline. At the mainline, you climb up into the seat and receive instruction on controlling the iron horse. Then the moment comes, you pull out the throttle and head down the main. It doesn't get better than that, 14 miles of railroading along an approximately 2 hour trip.  And it is real railroading. On the diesel branch, it is a constant 0.4% as you climb above the valley.  For more information or frequently asked questions, please visit www.nnry.com. 

So what are you waiting for? This is railroading as it was in the last century. Make your appointment with history— place your bid today!

Nevada Northern Railway is only 240 miles, an easy 3.5 hour drive, from Las Vegas.  It is surrounded by mountain-fresh, cool air and blue skies. Cool off in the summer; play in the snow in the winter.  Wide streets, little traffic and friendly people make Ely a great place with lots to see and do for a mini-vacation.  For more information on Ely, see www.elynevada.net and www.elynevadaonline.com.   

Item Special Note

Reservation Required. All rides are subject to availabaility and management's discretion. Certificates expire Dec. 30, 2013. Must be 18 or older with valid driver's license, no experience necessary, under Engineer's supervision.

Nevada Public Radio has updated its package distribution policies for the 2013 Online Auction.  All packages will be shipped, at the winner's expense, per the NvPR Distribution Policy.  Some exceptions may apply, click here for the complete policy.