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Surviving Nevada Railroad Stations

The information here covers surviving Nevada railroad stations. The Railroad Station Historical Society (RSHS) and my many thanks to them for such (the information here would not have been possible without their invaluable resources) provided much of the research for this page. If you would like to learn more about the Railroad Station Historical Society or are considering becoming a member please click here to visit their website.

Also, if you know of a railroad station or depot in your area that is not preserved or in danger of being demolished please take action to see if it can be saved. These buildings are beautiful works of architecture and it has been proven time and again that preserved historic railroad stations (whether still in use as a train station or not) increase the value and attractiveness of an area for both visitors and businesses (particularly if it is located in a downtown area). Not only that, but you will be saving an important piece of history!

Boulder City: The passenger station originally built by the Union Pacific here still stands, home of the Southern Nevada Museum.

Caliente: The passenger station originally built by the Union Pacific Railroad here still stands.

Carson City: The passenger stations originally built by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and Nevada Copper Belt Railroad/Southern Pacific here still stand.

Cherry Creek: The passenger station originally built by the Nevada Northern Railway here still stands, home of the White Pine Public Museum, moved to Ely.

Currie: The passenger station originally built by the Nevada Northern Railway here still stands.

Dayton: The passenger station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands.

East Ely: The passenger and freight stations originally built by the Nevada Northern Railway here still stand, home of the East Ely Depot Railroad Museum.

Elko: The passenger station originally built by the Western Pacific Railroad here still stands. Also, the freight depots built by the SP and WP here still stand.

Ely: The passenger station originally built by the Nevada Northern Railway here still stands.

Eureka: The passenger station originally built by the Eureka & Palisade Railroad here still stands, privately owned.

Fallon: The passenger station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands, used as a business.

Fernley: The passenger station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands.

Gerlach: The passenger station originally built by the Western Pacific Railroad here still stands, owned by UP.

Goldfield: The passenger station originally built by the Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad here still stands, used as a business.

Gold Hill: The passenger station originally built by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad here still stands, used as a museum.

Hawthorne: The freight station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands.

Henderson: The passenger station originally built by the UP here still stands, used as a museum.

Lovelock: The passenger station originally built by the Central Pacific Railroad here still stands, used as a business. Also, the SP's freight depot here remains, used as a business.

Luning: The passenger station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands.

McGill: The passenger station originally built by the Nevada Northern Railway here still stands.

Reno: The passenger station originally built by the SP and Virginia & Truckee Railroad here still stands, used as an Amtrak stop. Also, the SP's former freight depot here remains. Lastly, the Nevada-California-Oregon Railroad's passenger station here remains, used as a business.

Rhyolite: The passenger station originally built by the Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad here still stands.

Tecopa: The freight station originally built by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad here still stands.

Virginia City: The passenger and freight stations originally built by the UP here still stands.

Wabuska: The passenger station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands, part of the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

Wadsworth: The passenger station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands, moved to Sparks, used as an Amtrak stop.

Winnemucca: The passenger station originally built by the Southern Pacific Railroad here still stands, used as an Amtrak stop.

For more information about surviving Nevada railroad stations and structures please click here.

For more reading about railroad stations you might want to consider a copy of America's Railroad Stations from author Brian Solomon. While the book is just a very general overview of some of the great stations that once stood in this country it is quite good with lots of historical photographs, including that of Grand Central Terminal and the late Pennsylvania Station (it also gives a history of the thousands of small depots that existed in most communities). All in all if you’re interested in stations and depots you’re sure to enjoy Mr. Solomon’s book on the subject.

Also, for more reading on Nevada's railroad history you might want to pick up one (or all three) of author David Myrick's Railroads of Nevada and Eastern California series (the first is listed below) of books, which explores the lines that once served the state. I'm not sure you will find a more complete look at Nevada's rail heritage than what Mr. Myrick's books offer. If you're interested in perhaps purchasing either (or both) of these books please visit the links below which will take you to ordering information through Amazon.com, the trusted online shopping network.

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