By Sparks Tribune Staff

Photo by Karel C. Ancona
Keeping the V & T in working order requires new wheels; the ring of fire is part of that process.

CARSON CITY — Step into the frame of an authentic TV western aboard the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The 2014 season took to the rails Memorial Day weekend. Steam train rides from Nevada’s capital, Carson City, to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City began Saturday and continue weekends through Oct. 19. Friday diesel train tours start June 20.