Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad

Enjoy a trip into history - visit the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Historical Model Railroad

An On3 scale historical model railroad exhibit, we hold special open houses for the public. Come join us as we celebrate the history of the "Never Come Never Go" railroad. Children well as adults may all learn a bit of history. Experience a 'ride' on the railroad with the on-train camera system and [new] station tv that gives children [and adults] realistic views looking from inside the layout.

Our physical address is 11128 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, California. {neat Gate 1 - main entrance off McCourtney Road}

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2012 Upcoming Events and Special Open Houses

  • "NCNG Historical Model Railroad Work Days" - First Saturday of the month* - Open to visitors: Noon to 1:00 pm - Stop by to chat or see us work on the layout. While there is no admission charge to see the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad, we suggest you check with the Nevada County Fairgounds calendar web site as there may be parking and/or admission fees to the fairgrounds. Not a "railroad club" - Learn what it takes to be a N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad member, or how to run a train, or learn the history of the NCNG railroad. Join us and be part of history - your history!
    (*(Excluding January, August and December.)  

    SPECIAL NOTE: Please be sure to email or call us at (530) 451-NCNG [6264] ahead of time and let us know you are interested in coming to one of our Work Sessions. Our schedule does vary from month to month and we wouldn't want to miss you!

  • OPEN HOUSE! - Special Open House in cooperation with The Union Spring Home & Garden Show - April 28-29, 2012 - FREE admission to the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad - Children and cameras welcomed! [separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]

  • OPEN HOUSE - Special Open House in cooperation with the Blue Grass Fesitval. FREE admission to the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad June 15-16 - Children and cameras welcomed! [separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]

  • OPEN HOUSE! - Special Open House before the July 4th Fireworks! - In cooperation with the Grass Valley Downtown Association . FREE admission to the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad, 4pm to 8pm - Children and cameras welcomed![separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]Fireworks at 9:00 pm

  • NEVADA COUNTY FAIR - August 8-12, 2012 Open House concurrent with the Nevada County Fair Admission to the N.C.N.G Histrical Model Railroad is $1.00 for adults and children over12, children 12V ADN under are free.[separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]

  • OPEN HOUSE - Special Open House in cooperation with the Roamin' Anels Car Show FREE admission to the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad June 15-16 - Children and cameras welcomed! [separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]

  • DRAFT HOURS CLASSIC - A special open house concurent with the Draft Horse Classic - September 23-24, 2012 Saturday Noon - 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. -FREE admission to the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad - Children and cameras welcomed! [separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]

  • OPEN HOUSE - Special open house concurrent with the NC Fairground Foundation's Halloween Event Oct. 27 FREE admission to the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad - Children and cameras welcomed! [separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]

  • COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FAIRE - A special open house concurent with the Country Christmas Faire - November 23-24 10-5 pm, and 25th 11- 4 pm - FREE admission to the N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad - Children and cameras welcomed! [separate event entry and parking fees by others may apply]

  • Attention School Teachers! - Are you teaching Nevada County history, our county's transportation history, or California railroad history, and would like to give your students a unique experience revisiting the Nevada County Narrow Gauge railroad. Our museum quality model railroad display is bound to inspire the imagination of your students. Contact us to make arrangements for your class's own special tour of this historical model railroad exhibit. Due to potential conflict with other fairground events, tours are generally scheduled well in advance in order to make proper arrangements. Please email or call us (530) 451-NCNG    [ (530) 451 - 6264 ] for more information.
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The N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad (originally known as the "N.C.N.G Project") is a non profit California public benefit corporation not associated with any other museum or organization that owns, maintains and operates the historic model railroad exhibit and displays for educational purposes. Copyright N.C.N.G. Historical Model Railroad 2012
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