Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad (cont.) Transportation in Nevada County   EXPLORE FURTHER Becoming California, stories from California Gold Rush History Transportation in Nevada County began to change in the l900's. By September of 1901 there was news that a new type of electric trolley was to be built and carry passengers between the towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. The trolley ran on some of the narrow gauge track and the fare cost 15 cents each way. Nevada County also changed when Richard C. Jefferey drove his home-built automobile down the streets of Grass Valley. The Union Newspaper reported that dogs barked and horses ran away when they saw the "Iron Horse" traveling down the street. Finally, the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad stopped its operation in l943. For many years it was a very special railroad line that connected our rural community with the outside world. Nevada County Narrow Gauge Today John Christensen went on a visit to Universal Studios in 1984. He noticed the old N.C.N.G.R.R. Engine #5 on one of the movie sets. Universal Studios agreed to loan Engine #5 to our county if we would restore and display it. Today you can take a narrow gauge tour, see original cars, equipment, ride and enjoy the thrill of riding the historic narrow gauge railroad to the Chinese Cemetery. Many volunteers are working to restore and preserve the historic railroad equipment.. In October, our class rode the narrow gauge railroad to the pumpkin patch and visited the Chinese Cemetery. Today Today there is a historical landmark which stands near the place where engine #5 is displayed. You can travel by car to Nevada City or Grass Valley on Interstate 80 East and follow scenic Highway 49 to Nevada City. We hope you will come and visit our community and ride the narrow gauge railroad.   NCNGRR page 1 NCNGRR Timeline California State Railroad Museum Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
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