Railroads museum lecture subject

Frank Ackerman talks about the history of railroads in Nevada at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Ackerman talks about train robberies and the moving of gold and silver. Admission $3, free for historical society members. Information, 782-2555.