TAKE MOM FOR A FREE HISTORIC TRAIN RIDE THIS MOTHER'S DAY CARSON CITY, NV -- Treat mom to a ride aboard historic Virginia & Trucked Railroad equipment during the Nevada State Railroad Museum's Mother's Day Steam Up on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13. Trains run every 40 minutes from 10:00 to 16:00 hours and MOMS RIDE FREE! While at the museum with mom, enjoy an exhibit of model railroads showcasing northern Nevada and western railroads. Also, enjoy the interpretive display on railroads including the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific and the famous trains that ran along those routes. An operating model railroad brings the stories to life. The Nevada State Railroad Museum operates steam-ups with historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad equipment on selected weekends throughout the year. The museum also participates in scholarly efforts, such as the annual V & T Railroad History Symposium held in Carson City each fall. Open daily from 08:30 16:30 hours, the museum is located on Route 395 at the south end of Carson City at the intersection of Fairview Avenue. A yellow train station and red water tank at the entrance to the museum grounds are landmarks. For more information, please contact John Frink at (775) 687-6953. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is one of seven museums of the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs. The Department serves Nevada's citizens and visitors through cultural and information management, presentation and promotion of cultural resources, and education. The Department also includes the State Historic Preservation Office, Nevada State Library and Archives and the Nevada Arts Council. For more information, please call Teresa Moiola at (775) 687-8323 or visit the department's website at [www.NevadaCulture.org]. - KRNV-TV4, Reno, NV
