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May is dedicated to Historic Preservation Month, the month celebrates the nation’s heritage through historic places. The Nevada Northern Railway is a very special place, so special it has been recognized by the federal government as a National Historic Landmark (NHL). NHLs are so designated because they possess exceptional value or quality in illustrating and interpreting the heritage of the United States. The Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark is a 56-acre complex with 60 buildi

Its early morning at the 1907 Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark engine house. It’s the first day of our photo shoot. If you have ever wondered what its like to get a steam ready for the day here is a small sample. The locomotive in the foreground is 81. John Henry, our Master Mechanic is turning on the air pump. It will take some time for the air pump to warm. In the background is Locomotive 93. Josh is starting up Locomotive 93’s air pumps. Both locomotives are original to the