Railroad Pass, 2367 ft (721.46 m), is a mountain pass through the Black Hills of the River Mountains in the southeastern portion of the city of Henderson, Nevada, which is part of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Traversed by the Union Pacific Railroad's Boulder City spur of the Henderson branch line and by the Boulder Highway (US 93/US 95), the pass connects Henderson with Boulder City.
In 1998, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) paved over the at-grade crossing of the railroad tracks on Boulder Highway. The sharp skew angle (64 degrees) at this junction, high speeds on the highway, and little to no rail usage made this dangerous crossing a prime candidate for elimination. However, the historical significance of this rail spur and future potential for use by excursion and/or commuter trains merited its preservation. The initial phase of NDOT's Boulder City Bypass project will result in a new grade separation of the highway by 2015, allowing the rails to be reconnected so trains can once again reach Boulder City via Railroad Pass, As of April 10, 2018 the grade separation was complete, effectively allowing trains to reach Henderson.[1]
A restaurant and casino is onsite. Offering free WiFi, each air-conditioned suite provides free toiletries in the private bathroom at Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino. All rooms are simply furnished with colorful floral bedding. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to Henderson Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino. Aug 16, 2019 Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino s rooms are equipped with in-rooms coffee makers and cable televisions. Its casino features video slot machines, poker machines, keno and multigame machines. Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino offers a Prestige/Elite Club card that includes a free hotel room for one night per week, cocktails and discount in its gift shop.
The Railroad Pass Hotel/Casino, is sited along Boulder Highway on the south side of the pass. Opened in 1931, it is one of the oldest casinos still operating in Nevada.
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Railroad Pass Hotel And Casino
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Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino Henderson Nv
Coordinates: 35°58′44″N114°54′54″W / 35.97889°N 114.91500°W