The Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM)
provides resources and services for the Museum, including fund raising, advocacy, and volunteer work ranging from visitor service to restoration and operation of the equipment in its collection.
Be a Partner in History
Support the museum
Have you ever walked in front of the Interpretive Center and looked down at the brick walkway? If you have, you've seen a tribute to those who supported this
museum or just loved trains. What better way to honor someone who played a role in railroad history, is a railfan, or is just caught up by the romance of the rails?
Buy a commemorative brick to honor a loved one and pass the story of the railroad on to future generations.
The Friends at work
Just what do the Friends do? Just about everything from being the steam train crew to giving tours, from selling tickets to working at the Museum store. See more photos of the Friends atthe volunteers at work page.
Photo above of Russ Tanner as conductor on the McKeen Motor Car courtesy of Keith Hall.
What's Happening at the Museum
Board Meeting Monday, Feb. 6
On Monday, February 6, at 6 p.m., the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum will be meeting at the Jacobsen Interpretive Center. All Friends are invited to attend. According to the agenda, there will be a discussion of museum funding and upcoming events. For more information and the full agenda click here.
Mandatory Crew Safety Meeting in April
All Friends that are eligible to work as crew on the steam train or motor car must attend one of the two safety meetings in April if they wish to work in the 2012 season. The Annual Crew Safety Meeting will be held on April 14, 2012 and April 28, 2012 in the Wabuska Station at 8:30 a.m.. Any volunteer who would like to operate equipment in 2012 MUST attend.
Welcome Back, Lara
The Friends are delighted to welcome back museum staff member, Lara Mather. Lara left us in June after completing her univeristy degree, but is now back in a new position as Curator of Education. Congratulations.
