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4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pm4th of July Weekend at the Railroad Museum
Submitted by on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:52pmA Rail of a Good Time: Virginia & Truckee Railroad opens season with great deals
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 5:25pmThe Virginia & Truckee Railroad opened its 2010 season with completely booked train rides over Memorial Day weekend. As if channeling the “Little Engine that Could,” the historic railway started right where it left off last year with overwhelming public support. After a sold-out season in 2009, the V&T has expanded operations to Friday through Sunday rides, now through Oct. 31.
The strong beginning to the V&T’s summer operations has tourism officials hopeful the trend sticks.
Families enjoy holiday weekend on V&T, steam trains between Carson City and Virginia City
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/29/2010 - 3:44pmBack on the tracks again, the V&T Railroad kicked off Saturday with a near-sold out day, ample sunshine and a promising full-steam-ahead summer.
"We had a couple of seats left, with quite a few tickets sold for tomorrow," said Candy Duncan, executive director of the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau. "Today went very smoothly and everyone was excited about going on that first ride of the season."
Train Rides This Weekend
Submitted by on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 5:25pmV&T Railroad offers $5 Friday discount
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 11:30amCARSON CITY — In an effort to attract local riders and welcome the opening of the 2010 season, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is offering $5 off adult tickets on all Friday train rides. The discount is available on adult tickets, May 29 through June 25, providing an affordable, $24 round trip voyage on a vintage diesel train between Carson City and Virginia City.
McKeen Car Unveiling
Submitted by on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 1:30pmCarson City railroad history celebrated with arrival of McKeen Motor Car V&T No. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 6:24pmCARSON CITY — It was 'all aboard' the historic McKeen Motor Car V&T No. 22 on Sunday for dozens of railroad enthusiasts as the Nevada State Railroad Museum celebrated a milestone 100th anniversary commemorating the iron horse's arrival to the Carson City railroad.
The celebration was at the platform of the historic Wabuska Depot. Numerous local, state and federal officials and noted railroad historians participated in the event, trading stories and history references, and taking turns riding the car.
The Bernhard family, donors of the car, were the honored guests.
New Diesel Locomotive on the V&T
Submitted by on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 7:55pmV&T Ticket Sales Sluggish
Submitted by on Sat, 04/03/2010 - 7:53pmA Carson City Classic: Historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad Tickets Now On Sale
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 4:11pmThe 2010 season for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is rolling down the tracks toward its May 27 opening, with online tickets available now at www.VisitCarsonCity.com.
Comment on Nevada is greening…slowly by Dave Morgan
Submitted by on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 9:11amUnfortunately it is becoming more and more apparent that the countries and environments of the world are much more tightly connected than we’ve been willing to acknowledge.
V&T Railway Running This Weekend
Submitted by on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 4:54pmThanksgiving Steam Train
Submitted by on Mon, 11/23/2009 - 10:35pmCarson City Steam Locomotive
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 2:06pmV&T Railway: Getting on track
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 4:01amThe steam engine that will pull the V&T tourist train between Carson City and Virginia City finally arrived in Nevada Tuesday - by flatbed trailer.
Carson City commerical real estate which way is up?
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2009 - 4:01amWith the many "For Sale" and "For Lease" signs adorning commercial buildings in all parts of Carson City, it's not news that the market for these properties has lost steam.
