Next Open House -RAIL ROAD DAZE ! - Saturday - June 28, 2008, NOON to 3:00 p.m. - FREE - Special: G-scale Live Steam on the Patio, Historical original N.C.N.G. memorabilia including the 4-wheel pump cart and 3-wheel Velocipede and more! Saturday only - FREE PARKING - FREE ADMISSION - Children and Cameras Welcomed!

(See below for our Special Open House Schedule and more information)

What is the NCNG Project?

An On3 scale historical model railroad display dedicated to the memory of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad.

#9 Pulling into Grass Valley Yard

The NCNG Exhibit is a historically accurate and operating scale model of the famous Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. Located permanently in its own building on the Nevada County Fair Grounds, the exhibit is open during major fairground events as well as by special arrangement with schools or visitors. The fully operational exhibit is built to 'On3' scale, and has models of the three major towns served by the now gone NCNGRR - Nevada City, Grass Valley and Colfax as well as historic points in-between. The original railroad ran 22 miles from Nevada City, California, to the Southern Pacific mainline at Colfax, California, between 1875 and 1942.

NCNG Locomotive #5

The NCNG Exhibit was started in 1985 and has steadily been improved since then. The locomotives and rolling stock are historically accurate and fully operational. The DCC controlled trains now boast special features such as the 'train cam television' where visitors get an 'on-the-train' view from the perspective of riding the railroad as it travels from town to town. The exhibit is maintained and operated by the NCNG Project - a non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to maintaining and improving this historic exhibit. For more information to become a volunteer or supporter, see Contact info.

Rolling Towards Colfax

Note - The NCNG Exhibit is a separate non-profit organization not affiliated with other museums or groups.