Rhyolite Train Depot — Attraction in Beatty

WHY VISIT? This structure is both hauntingly and enchantingly spectacular. It is part of the Rhyolite ghost town–a main street featuring several other structures. In my opinion, it is the crown jewel. Though there is a chain-link fence around the perimeter, visitors are invited to enter through a gate at the back of the depot (parking area). Visitors cannot visit the interior of the structure, but can walk close enough to touch and, the best part, walk onto the amazing veranda that wraps around the front and west side of the structure. There are signs posted with historic photos and information about the structure and the town. Vault toilets are available adjacent to the parking area. Picnic tables are available. However, I enjoyed my box lunch on the front veranda overlooking the town. The atmosphere at this abandoned train depot is the best. I did not want to leave.

CAUTIONS: Of course, it’s the desert, so be aware of the temperature forecast in the hot months. The depot does provide shade...

It's part of Rhyolite ghost town, an interesting place to see. The whole town was created during the gold rush, and grew into a very modern, flourishing town with three train lines serving. It was then deserted after people found that there was not so much good after all within 15 years (if I remember correctly, surely something around this time frame). It shows how quick even end of the 20th century a place could grow from nothing into something great, but then get deserted as quickly. The train Depot is still in good shape, and shows the beautiful architecture of the time. It helped me understand the strong believe in the American dream, where everything is possible, if you only put effort into it. It also made me aware how building - losing - starting new is a core element of US history, and even today is reflected in how easily people can find a great job, lose it, but quickly take on a new job, being always open to try the...

This is a real ghost town - not some restored tourist attraction. Walk around the town site and see the old bank building, school building, merchant store, and train depot. The town rapidly boomed around 1905 where its population peaked at around 5000. The town fell victim to the Financial Panic of 1907-08 and had mostly vacated by 1920. Back then, the capital of Nevada was Goldfield. Learn it's history on Wiki to educate yourself prior to touring. If you're an economic history buff,...