I have loved trains all of my life
The beautiful black engine
The whistle at night.
This is about our Railroad Museum.
In other words,
Yes, jump on board
It will be your carpe diem.
Dan Thielen is the director
But Adam took me about.
Described it as the most fun 11 acres
And I know there’s no doubt.
They have the “Glenbrook”
And the “Inyo No. 22,”
Both from 1875
And fully operable too.
These trains took 34 years to restore
Trimmed in gold leaf
Hand painted and adored.
The purpose is clear
To preserve and restore
With great skill they now operate.
Who could want more?
Santa Train, Harvest Train the 4th of July
Provide family fun
When the train wheels go by.
There are 60 pieces of rolling stock
The McKeen motor car
Is an historic landmark.
I must mention
There are hundreds of volunteers
An award winning restoration shop
Keeps it running in full gear.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum
It’s history of our past
Come check it out
Make your train memories last.
Jenny Schnabel is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also exhibits at the Brewery Arts Center. She welcomes poem ideas at carsoncitypoet@gmail.com. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is at 2180 S. Carson St. It can be reached at 775-687-6953.
