Truckee

The September/October issue of VIA Magazine put out by AAA has a wonderful cover story on Trains in the West and features, among 11 iron horses, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad.

Celebrate the V&T Railroad with train rides, V&T Spirits Train, a special Naturalization ceremony and much more. Call 800 718 SLVR(7587) for Virginia City and 800 NEVADA-1(638-2321) for Carson City events and train tickets for the Long line ride from Carson City to Virginia City. or go to www.visitvirginiacitynv.com or www.visitcarsoncity.com

The V&T engine derailed last night at about 6:30 near Gold Hill after a series of heavy rains produced micro-mudslides, many of which may have flowed onto the V&T Railroad tracks.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/24/the_first_run_of_engine_18

Rides the train pulled by Virginia & Truckee locomotive No. 25 this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (every 40 minutes or so) at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Tickets available at the Wabuska Depot at the Museum. Cash or check only. For information, call (775) 687-6953 or check www.nsrm-friends.org/calendar

By Andrew Barbano
Longtime Nevada labor leader Danny Coyle died of cancer in Carson City early Saturday morning, July 17. He was 74 years old.
At the time of his death, he was president of the retiree chapter of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 4041/AFL-CIO, an organization he founded. He was concurrently legislative vice-chair of the Nevada Alliance for Retired Americans. He had also served as president of AFSCME Local 4041/AFL-CIO.

LAKE TAHOE — Visitors and locals alike can head to the shoreline of the Tallac Historic Site for some of the area’s most unique and diverse entertainment. The Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival is bringing down the house with its July line-up and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

The 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.

CARSON 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.

CARSON 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.

by Michelle Latham Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/05/06/jumbos_sub_and_catering_shop Photo by Flickr user SierraSnowSoaps

News Release:

Carson City and Lyon County officials will cut the ribbon May 22 to ceremonially launch new boating facilities for whitewater rafting and kayaking that have opened on the Carson River Aquatic Trail between Carson City and Dayton.

April 16 through April 18, 2010, Squaw Valley is hosting the first ever nation-wide Professional Ski Patrol Olympics. Competitions ranging from simulated bomb throws to a GS race down some of Squaw Valley’s most difficult terrain will take place by the Headwall chairlift on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18.
Spectators and patrollers alike can watch the head-to-head battles from theCornice II snow lounge featuring barbequed food and PBR for sale.
Patrollers from all over the country and Canada will be competing for glory and a $1,500 cash purse and prizes compliments of Helly Hansen.

Written by NV Energy Public Information Officer Karl Walquist:

The effort to reconstruct the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad is receiving a boost from NV Energy with a $100,000 grant to the Northern Nevada Railway Foundation, the fund-raising arm of the Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway.

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by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/04/03/vt_ticket_sales_sluggish

The best prepared food in Northern Nevada will be featured on Saturday in Reno with the Grand Chefs Gala, a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada fundraiser at the Grand Sierra Resort Ballroom.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Pencils down at Lake Tahoe. It’s time for Spring Break and outdoor recess is in session (http://www.TahoeSouth.com).

The 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.

by Scott Schrantz

After a number of years of drier than normal winters, it appears that Carson City may be in for a more normal summer water season in 2010.

by Scott Schrantz

by NevadaCulturalAffairs

Local author-intuitive Cal Orey, author of "The Man Who Predicts Earthquakes" was on top of the latest seismic activity that has affected the globe with ongoing tsunami advisories for the entire Pacif

A successful public information campaign to spread the word about Carson's City's historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad grand opening were recognized and honored recently.

by Scott Schrantz

Despite recent snow storms, the snowpack in the Carson River drainage remains below normal at 92%.

Carson City School District Director of Curriculum Sue Keema told her Board of Trustees Tuesday night that a substantial percentage of Nevada high school graduates, including those from Carson High Sc

Two recent snowmakers have left additional snow in the Sierra, bringing snowwater levels along the Carson River to 107% of normal.

Northern Nevada Development Authority is pleased to announce the founding members of the Regional Workforce & Education Advisory Committee.