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Also known as Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, the Fernley and Lassen Railway Depot is a well preserved 187’x26′ wood frame railroad passenger and freight depot located approximately 30 miles from Reno, NV. It was constructed in 1914 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

The historic train depot accompanied the 112-mile Fernley and Lassen Railway, which connected the Red River Lumber Company in Westwood with the Southern Pacific Railroad Company’s main line. This helped to unify the Southern Pacific Railroad’s system in Oregon, Nevada, and California by limiting competition from other railroads. It also provided rail transportation to farming and ranching communities in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada.

The Fernley and Lassen Train Depot was built based on the Southern Pacific Railroad Company’s “Common Standard Station Plan #22” and is the only surviving example of that particular plan in Nevada.

The historic train depot remained in use until 1985. The Fernley Preservation Society purchased the building for $1.00 and moved it two miles from its original location to Main St. in Fernley. It has been rehabilitated and restored over the years through funds provided by various grants (learn more).

See more of the Fernley and Lassen Railway Depot below:

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If you are looking for a well-preserved train depot that played an important role in rail transport history for your next production, be sure to check out the Fernley Historic Train Depot! For more information and pictures, you can view the full Fernley Historic Train Depot filming location details here and don’t forget to register your project!

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