Virginia & Truckee
V&T Railroad ushers in spring season with special events
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/17/2011 - 12:44pmThe 2011 season for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is rolling down the track to opening weekend, May 27 through May 29 in Carson City, according to Convention and Visitors Bureau officials.
Before the official opening weekend, the railroad is offering a sneak peek into the historic route with a special event on Mother’s Day, Sun., May 8.
Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau nets $14K in state tourism grants
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 11:59amThe Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau was awarded $14,000 in grants last week from the Nevada Commission on Tourism for three different marketing efforts, providing support for the destination’s Divine Nine Golf Co-operative, its own website and video production and advertising materials for the Virginia & Truckee Railway.
Carson City lights up for the holidays with ice skating, ballet, train rides and festivals
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:12pm
Carson City during the holidays always springs alive with a festive collection of entertainment, music, and traditional favorites for the whole family.
Winter arrives just in time for Thanksgiving as the Arlington Square Ice Skating Rink opens for the season with daily skate sessions from Nov. 24 - Jan. 22. Group rates and multi-use punch cards provide savings to ice enthusiasts.
V&T Railroad extends Carson City to Virginia City operations through Dec. 18
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 5:10pmThe Virginia & Truckee Railroad will extend its 2010 season to include new “Colors in the Canyon” train rides and will continue Saturday rides through Dec. 18.
The “Sisters in History Route” between Carson City and Virginia City was set to operate through Oct. 31, Nevada Day but due to popular demand as evidenced by many sold-out weekends, the season has been expanded for an additional six weeks, officials announced today.
Labor Day Steam Up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 11:23pmCelebrate the labor of our ancestors who ran the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Sept. 4-6 during the Labor Day Steam Up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
Railfest Virginia City / Carson City continues today
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 4:44amCelebrate 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
Road re-opened after V & T derails near Virginia City (UPDATE)
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 7:36am
A storm cell that hit the Gold Hill area produced mud slides that may be behind what caused V&T Engine 29 to derail, officials said this morning.
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.
Steam Weekend at Railroad Museum in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 10:57pmRides 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
A 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.
V&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.
NV Energy giving V&T reconstruction commission $100,000 check
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/05/2010 - 5:16pmWritten 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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V&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.
Virginia & Truckee is back from the dead, and its awesome
Submitted by on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 1:54pmPublic relations team wins for V&T grand opening campaign
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 1:40pmA 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.
State Railroad Museum seeks original riders of the historic McKeen Motor Car
Submitted by on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 11:00amThanksgiving Steam Train
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