Nevada Division of Museums and History

March 24 and 25, 2012

Boulder City, Nevada.  The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City brings back one of its most popular events, a special, fourth "Great Train Robbery of the Nevada Southern Railway” on Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, 2012. Trains depart at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm.

Members of the Southwest Legends Gunfighters, costumed in Wild West attire, will “hold up” the train of the Nevada Southern Railway on each of these runs. The heist will be complete with mock gunfire off of the train and general merriment.

Tickets are available for purchase in advance by visiting our Ticket Office on the weekends from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM or the day of the event at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City.  Fares are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages four through 11 and free for children under four.

This event is being held in conjunction with the Railroad Pass Casino in Boulder City and the Gold Strike Casino in Jean.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, is located at 601 Yucca Street.  For more information call 702-486-5933 or visit www.NevadaCulture.org.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City is one of seven museums managed by the State Division of Museums and History, an agency of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.  The Department serves Nevada’s citizens and visitors through cultural and information management, presentation and promotion of cultural resources, and education.