The pines motel and cottages grass valley, california, us. Jun 01, 2016 the museum and the train ride are by donation, you can stop by and enjoy a docent led tour in the museum with information on local transportation history and treasures from the narrow gauge railroad era. Presented by the nevada county narrow gauge railroad. Nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum is located in nevada city. Images collected from private collections, libraries and historical societies. View all hotels near nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum on tripadvisor. Hotels near nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum. Nevada city inn is within minutes from ol republic brewery 0.
It contains 214 pages of drawings, maps and text about the nevada county narrow gauge railroad of california. History of the nevada county narrow gauge railroad 18741942 by browne, juanita kennedy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. The city was the southern terminus of the nevada county narrow gauge railroad from 1876 until the railroads removal in 1942. Lorna rica ranch can be traced back through the county book of. Visitors are offered a docentled historical tour of the museum, rail yard, and restoration shop.
Nevada county narrowgauge railroad of california 1874. Our nevada county narrow gauge railroad ncng is a precious memory now days, but in her day, she transported millions and millions ounces of gold. Narrow gauge camaraderie by the late jim vail, mmr, with steve harris and craig symington, mmr the lost article. Railroads like the nevada county narrow gauge railroad and nevada county traction company served the gold rushera boomtowns of grass valley and nevada city. The nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum celebrates the opening of our summer season with a gigantic book and art sale. Author chris enss to appear at nevada county narrow gauge. A trip north to the nevada county narrow gauge and. Best, a 214page hardbound history of this wellknown narrow gauge line in california. This is only one of many items that we currently have listed on ebay. Located in nevada city, california, the nevada county narrow gauge railroad and transportation museum is dedicated to the preservation of local transportation history and artifacts from the narrow gauge railroad era. That towns of grass valley and nevada city actually fit and in their proper orientation. Nevada city is known for its selection of restaurants. It is the newest museum in nevada county which opened in 2003.
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Based on recent averages, the price for tonight can start at. Jul 17, 2014 for more than 10 years, the nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum in nevada city has helped to preserve local transportation history and artifacts from the narrow gauge railroad era. Located in nevada city, california, the nevada county narrow gauge. There are at least 10 pictures per mile of track, including the mines, the colorful mining towns, the personnel of the railroad and a complete photographic roster of all its locomotives, freight and passenger cars. This book, amongst others, document our local history. Nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum to host annual. Nov 20, 2017 november 20, 2017 the allvolunteer staff at the nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum has been busy preparing for santas visit to their annual christmas celebration, to be held this. Nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum yubanet. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking. The nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum in nevada city, ca is dedicated to the preservation of local transportation.
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This woman is a railroad president and the railroad earns a dividend. Nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum facebook. Off broadstreet theatre and nevada theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the areas landmarks include nevada city firehouse no. A tale of two cities and a train nevada county historical society, 1987 macgregor, bruce. Located in grass valley, best western gold country inn is in a state park, within a 5minute drive of ol republic brewery and nevada city chamber of commerce. Narrow gauge and short line gazette januaryfebruary 2020. It had the highest bridges, the most spectacular trestles and the most dedicated supporters any line could want. Circus train wreck by mallory hope ferrell a sidebar. Guide to the george mathis photo and art collection 19151970 pc 90. The value of 1 reward night is the average price of the 10 nights you collect. Along the narrow gauge by mallory hope ferrell my historic photo album. Nevada county narrow gauge railroad by gerald best, 1998. Narrow gauge and short line gazette julyaugust 2018. Exhibits include the nevada county narrow gauge engine 5, rolling stock and an early steam automobile.
Other sights in the area include nevada city firehouse no. At the base of the eastern slope of donner pass, the railroad established a construction camp, now known as truckee, before following the truckee river to the nevada state line. For your consideration today is a very nice, newer 1998 edition of the nevada county narrow gauge railroad by gerald best. Nevada county narrow gauge heimburger house publishing. Book a great hotel near nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum with our price guarantee. Best hotels near nevada county narrow gauge railroad. With 284 photographs, maps, diagrams and rosters, nevada county narrow gauge recounts the story of this short line railroad that served californias northern. It wasnt until christensen happened upon a history book in the library that he realized nevada county had ties to the railroad industry. Sep 04, 2017 author chris enss to appear at nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum on sept. We handle all books with white gloves no fingerprints on your book.
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Nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum, nevada city. The nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum in nevada city, ca is. This is a site dedicated to the nevada county narrow gauge railroad. The ncngrr museum is located at 5 kidder court in nevada city. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Published by university of nevada press myrick, david f. High desert railroading by steve and laurie bradley an hon3 southern pacific narrow gauge layout. In san francisco cable carstyle, the nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum is building a railroad turntable in nevada city, ca.
This auction is for a first edition railroad book printed in 1965 entitled, nevada county narrow gauge. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Railroads of nevada and eastern california myrick, david f. Located in grass valley, best western gold country inn is in a rural area. Foothill railsnevada county narrow gauge equipment roster. An ho gauge nevada county narrow gauge exswayne lumber co. Dec 20, 2014 an nctv holiday special, the kids see santa at the railroad museum and ride the trolley. Pdf nevada county narrow gauge download full pdf book. History of the nevada county narrow gauge railroad 18741942 by browne, juanita kennedy and a great selection of related. Our gift shop offers railroadthemed books, toys, gifts, clothing, and other collectibles. The pines motel and cottages in grass valley located at 10845 rough and ready hwy. On june 20, an act of congress granted the railroad right of way through public lands. Jan 08, 2017 join us as we visit the nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum in nevada city, ca.
Nevada city is home to nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum. Note that both bost ave and new mohawk meet at the intersection with kidder court. Railroads of nevada county by andrew brandon arcadia. Interview with aerospace engineer rolph who designed and built the steam generator locomotive. This deluxe narrow gauge volume traces the amazing story of this threefootgauge railroad that ran through the heart of the great american basin. The birth of california narrow gauge shaw, fisher, harlan. Railroads like the nevada county narrow gauge railroad and nevada county traction company served the gold rushera boomtowns of grass valley and. The ncng was a short line which served californias northern mines. Hotels near nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum, grass.
Aug 11, 2015 nc narrow gauge railroad museum is raising funds for nevada countys railroad turntablespectacular on kickstarter. After two years of construction, passenger and commercial rail services began in 1876 and continued until 1943. The need for rail service in the semimountainous and wooded area of grass valley and nevada city was precipitated by mining operations subsequent to the california gold rush. Guide to the george mathis photo and art collection 19151970.
Hotels near nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum, nevada city on tripadvisor. Directions nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum. Sep 07, 2010 nevada county narrow gage museum, grass valley, ca. The nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum is an interpretive park located in nevada city, california, which is dedicated to the preservation of local transportation history and artifacts from the narrow gauge era. Book hotels and other accommodations near off broadstreet theatre, nevada theatre, and historic firehouse no. Narrow gauge railroad museum nevada city, california. The nevada county narrow gauge was a pioneer, there being only four other common carrier railroads of 3foot gauge completed in california before may of 1876. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Nevada county narrow gauge railroad by gerald best, 1998 edition, ex. Online archive of the nevada county narrow gauge railroad. Nevada countys railroad turntablespectacular by nc narrow. Photographs colfax locomotives 175 tank cars 21 railcar 3 oilville 2.
With 284 photographs, maps, diagrams and rosters, nevada county narrow gauge recounts the story of this short line railroad that served californias northern mines, mostly quartz gold mines. Join us as we visit the nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum in nevada city, ca. Whether you drink alcohol or not, ol republic brewery is a great place to check out. Since then, hes dedicated more than half his life to restoring and preserving that history as a member of the nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum.
From its connection with the sp in colfax, through. From its connection with the sp in colfax, through grass valley and terminating in nevada city it was a 22 mile narrow gauge shortline with a rich history. Note that both bost ave and new mohawk meet at the. The nevada county narrow gauge railroad company incorporated on april 4, 1874, and was headquartered in grass valley, california. Railroad book, photos and art sale at the railroad museum. Table of contents summary information biographyhistory scope and content. From the grass valley union, daily alta california, san francisco call and others.
The city is mentioned in jules vernes book, around the world in eighty days. A trip north to the nevada county narrow gauge and transportation museum 11292014 by chris guenzler. Nevada county narrowgauge railroad of california 18741942. Nevada city is known for its museums and theater scene. There are hundreds of titles available for historians, hobbyists, and booksellers. Closest hotels to nevada county narrow gauge railroad. Christmas at the nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum. Read nevada county narrow gauge ebook free dailymotion. The nevada county narrow gauge railroad was chartered in march 1874.
Situated in a state park, this hotel is within 3 mi 5 km of ol republic brewery, nevada county narrow gauge railroad museum, and center for the arts. On march 20, 1874, the california legislature and governor newton booth approved the right to build and operate a 3 ft 914 mm narrow gauge from colfax, through grass valley, to nevada city. Nevada county narrow gauge layout plan model railroader. The engine house in grass valley is a single on my plan and a double on the plans in the book i have. Search and compare 18 places to stay close to nevada county narrow gauge.
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