Join us for IRONHORSE RAIL CAMP® 2024, the second weekend in June, Thursday June 6 through Sunday, June 9, 2024. Have a unique opportunity to personally experience living history by learning to operate period railroad equipment in an environment that focuses on crew integration, interpretation of railroad activities, and safety.
The camp is limited to eight (8) participants (with two students per instructor) in order insure that adequate time is allotted to each facet of instruction and activity.
Participants will operate a steam locomotive, Virginia & Truckee #25, and two vintage motorcars - Virginia & Truckee #22 McKeen Motor Car and the #401 Edwards Motor Car.
In addition to the hands-on operation of equipment, participants will learn other crew duties such as conductor and brakeman. Individuals will prepare the equipment for the day's activity and conduct the maintenance required for operations. You will get dirty. Individuals need to be able to climb, work in confined areas and be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds over uneven ground. All participants MUST be at least 18 years old AND have a valid drivers license.
Each participant must complete a separate registration form if not from the same household.
Included in the camp tuition is a one-year membership to the Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum, gloves, engineer's cap, all materials and handouts. Morning coffee & rolls and lunch will be provided daily. Also covered is a dinner on Saturday evening for the participant and one guest. For more information, contact ironhorserailcamp@gmail.com
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your reservation you will receive a full refund before May 15, 2024 or a 50% refund after May 15, 2024.