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Upcoming Events.

Sierra Narrow Gauge Conference.
Date: Tuesday June 18th - Friday the 21st.
Location: Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum located at 5 Kidder Ct. Nevada City, California.

We are pleased to announce the first ever, four day SIERRA NARROW GAUGE CONFERENCE
Hosted by the Nevada County Narrow Gauge RR Museum and co-hosted by the Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge Historical Society.

The conference will include presentations relating to various Narrow Gauge lines that once roamed the foothills and high mountain ranges of the Sierra Nevadas. Through day and evening presentations conducted by railroad historians as well as hands on narrow gauge equipment we will explore a selection of narrow gauge lines, their history, equipment, locations, and the people that kept it all on track.
Other activities include a restoration fund raising BBQ, raffle, and an authentic "ALL" Westside Lumber Company train led by fully restored Westside Plymouth #1 with some yard switching included.
For further information, including registration fees and accomodations: Event Flyer.
Full conference scedule now available: Schedule Page 1 and Schedule Page 2.

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