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Virginia & Truckee Railroad – Railfan Spectacular by Trains & Travel International
October 9, 2024
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will operate a charter photo passenger train on October 9, 2024. The train will be pulled by steam locomotive No. 18, a Baldwin 2-8-2 built in 1914, or by V&T No. 29 if No. 18 is unavailable. The day begins with boarding in Virginia City for a 16-mile journey to Eastgate Carson City Station, where the locomotive will take water and run around the train. The return trip to Virginia City will include approximately 15 photo stops and run-bys, ending with a workshop visit in Virginia City.