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Railroad Reality Week

—Workin' on the railroad—

The Program

In 2013, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum will host three sessions:

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Type
Dates
Member
Non-Member
Adult
Friday, June 7 — Saturday, June 14, 2020
$845
$995

Adult & Teen

Sunday, July 21 — Saturday, July 27, 2020 $1,245 $1,495
Adult
Friday, August 23 — Saturday, August 30, 2020
$845
$995
 
Options
Be the Engineer - Steam
$745
$845
Be the Engineer - Diesel
$545
$645
Stay in the Bunkhouse on the Complex - Adult Session (8 nights)*
$645
$1,080
Stay in the Bunkhouse on the Complex - Teen Session (5 nights)*
$475
$675
*Limited availability - 2 people per room, kitchen facilities included
Membership starts at $30

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2013 Adult Railroad Reality Week Program
Friday Arrive

     6:00 p.m.

Welcome dinner and introductions
   
Saturday

     8:00 a.m.

Railroad safety and rules training with NN Ry crews
   
Sunday

     8:00 a.m.

Railroad safety and rules training with NN Ry crews

     1:00 p.m.

Railroad safety and rules test

    

Open
   
Monday

     8:00 a.m.

Work Day - Track, Shop or Operations (in rotation)

 

 
Tuesday

     8:00 a.m.

Orientation - Video Ore to Copper; History of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Director's tour of the National HIstoric Landmark.

     1:00 p.m.

Tour of Robinson Copper Mine
   
Wednesday

     8:00 a.m.

Work Day - Track, Shop or Operations (in rotation)
 
Thursday

     8:00 a.m.

Work Day - Track, Shop or Operations (in rotation)

 

 
Friday

     8:00 a.m.

Operate a diesel locomotive; switchman; brakeman
  Operate Speeder and Velocipede

     1:00 p.m.

Tour of depots

     4:30 p.m.

Caboose Ride and Pizza

     6:00 p.m.

Graduation and Group Photos
Saturday

      8:00 a.m.

Farewell Breakfast

     11:00 a.m.

Ride on train for all attendees and their families
 

NEW!

2013 Adult & Teen

Railroad Reality Week Program

This is an opportunity for Fathers, Sons or Daughters; Uncles, Nephews or Nieces; Grandparents and Grandchildren to jointly experience their interest in railroading.

Sunday

 

     4:00 p.m.

Welcome, Introductions and Picnic for Parents and Attendees
 
Monday

      8:00 a.m.

Railroad safety and rules training

      4:00 p.m.

Railroad safety and rules test

     

 
Tuesday

     8:00 a.m.

Orientation - Video Ore to Copper; History of the Nevada Northern Railway.

Director's tour of the National HIstoric Landmark.

     1:00 p.m.

Tour of Robinson Copper Mine
Wednesday

     8:00 a.m.

Work Day - Track, Shop or Operations (in rotation)
 
Thursday

     8:00 a.m.

Work Day - Track, Shop or Operations (in rotation)

  

 

 Friday

 

     8:00 a.m.

Work Day - Track, Shop or Operations (in rotation)

     4:30 p.m.

Caboose Ride and Pizza

 

 
Saturday  

      8:00 a.m.

Operate a diesel locomotive; switchman; brakeman
Operate Speeder and Velocipede

     1:00 p.m.

Graduation and Group Photos
 

Parent or Spouse Suggested Activities

(For thoses not participing in activities.)

         Day 1

Tour Great Basin National Park and Lehman Caves

         Day 2

Ward Charcoal Ovens, Tonopah Canyon and Garnet Hill

         Day 3

Success Loop and Cave Lake State Park

         Day 4

Mural Tour, Renaissance Village and Downtown Walking Tour

         Day 5

Pioche Tour and Lunch

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