By Con Trumble Nevada Northern Railway Museum Archivist Con Trumble has been working in the museum’s archives for years. His research has uncovered many remarkable stories and has given us new insights into the railroad’s rich past. For example, he discovered that Locomotive 93 was converted to an oil burner for a year, and that our rotary snowplow—shortly after delivery—was … [Read more...] about Claude Cummins, Young Railroader, Honored with Memorial Headstone
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Nevada Northern Railway Museum Welcomes Historic Doodlebug Railcar
ELY, NEVADA – On February 12, 2025, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum received a special early Valentine’s Day delivery—a 1930 Brill Model 55 Self-Propelled Railcar, affectionately known as a “Doodlebug.” Built by the J.G. Brill Company and refurbished in 2019, the railcar has a passenger capacity of 40, making it an ideal choice for days with lighter ridership.The museum has … [Read more...] about Nevada Northern Railway Museum Welcomes Historic Doodlebug Railcar