This is a project that will allow white pine county, in conjunction with the nevada northern railway (nnry) foundation, to preserve a national historic landmark for enjoyment and education of…

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region awarded a $10,168,421 cooperative agreement to White Pine County, Nevada under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act federal grant program (CFDA 15.235). The funding will support upgrades and restoration of historic railroad infrastructure and facilities in White Pine County. Projects include rehabilitating and restoring operation of historic railroad track from Ely to McGill, Nevada, including highway railroad crossings; completing restoration of the McGill Depot to include three restrooms and a parking lot; building a railroad turntable at the McGill Depot; and constructing a lighted walking trail with outdoor displays at the McGill Depot area. The work will preserve a National Historic Landmark for public enjoyment and education through 2027.

This is a project that will allow white pine county, in conjunction with the nevada northern railway (nnry) foundation, to preserve a national historic landmark for enjoyment and education of present and future generations.upgrades include the following rehabilitate and restore to operation historic railroad track from ELY to mcgill nevada including the highway railroad crossings, complete the mcgill depot restoration to include three restrooms, build a parking lot at the mcgill depot, build a railroad turntable at the mcgill depot, build a lighted walking trail with outdoor displays at the mcgill depot area, and more.