Truckee Railroad Museum — Attraction in Truckee

One of the three museums in quaint Truckee, the rail road museum showcases history of rail road construction assisted by Chinese workers in Truckee in the nineteenth century. It is inside a small model train carriage near Truckee visitor center. Typically, visitors are welcomed and debriefed by friendly denizens of Truckee who are happy to talk about their town to guests visiting from far away. It takes only a few minutes to visit the rail road museum and you can then head out to the nearby Truckee Jail and Immigrant museums.

Ample paid parking is...

Fairly small, free museum ($2 donation suggested). The docent was very friendly and knowledgeable. Most of the exhibits consist of just...

Was very fun to read about the history of the railroads. Very cool crane just down the road. Also spotted a Union Pacific freight train...