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Narrow Gauge Railroad and Firehouse Museums in the Foothills

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Enjoy two museums and a Railbus ride in Nevada City

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    Leisurely – A tour that can be enjoyed by all.
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    Several convenient locations.
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All aboard train enthusiasts! Enjoy two museums and a Railbus ride in Nevada City. Take the completely restored historic Railbus 97 from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad (NCNGRR) Museum, through the Inn Town Campground, to the Northern Queen Inn and return to the museum, paralleling a portion of the railroad's original route. The museum exhibits a collection of railroad and aviation artifacts, photographs, and documents for visitors and historians alike. Exhibits include the NCNGRR Engine 5, rolling stock, an early steam automobile, and other examples of Nevada County's transportation history. We will also visit the historic Firehouse No. 1 Museum, which is a diamond, located in the heart of historic downtown Nevada City. The museum holds many of Nevada County's hidden treasures and is a must-stop for all who visit the area. This trip includes lunch at a popular local restaurant.

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Pickup Points

Since pickup times vary from trip to trip, please consult the trip-specific timed itinerary that is sent to you when you book. A detailed description of where each stop is located is also included with those documents. The motorcoach will make stops at all the locations, and upon returning to Sacramento, will drop you off in reverse order.

Day Trips Headed Westbound from Sacramento (SF, Napa, etc) and Eastbound on I-80 (Reno):

  • Citrus Heights at Antelope Rd & Lichen Dr
  • Arden Area

Day Trips Headed Eastbound on the Hwy 50 Corridor (Tahoe, Sierra Foothills):

  • Arden Area
  • Sports Leisure Office at 9812 Old Winery Pl (Near Hwy 50 & Bradshaw)

We do not share specific pickup information on our website, as we have found over the years that other travel groups tend to use our pickup points without our or the property owner's permission, which reflects poorly on our company and hurts our ability to offer convenient pickup points to our clients. Accordingly, we ask that you not suggest our pickup points to other groups you travel with, as "the more the merrier" does not often apply to parking lots. Your understanding is appreciated.

$144
per person

Departures

Date

1 Day

Status

Limited Space Available

Meals

1 Meal

1 lunch

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Photo Attributions

Slideshow Photo Attributions

  1. "Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR #5, at Colfax, California" by Unknown Author, Bancroft Library, University of California Berkley (Public Domain)

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