Trains Up Close
Crowds turned out Sunday to see vintage trains up close and experience local history in action at the Nevada State Railroad Museum off South Carson Street in Carson City.
Visitors were treated to rides aboard V&T Engine No. 25 of the original Virginia and Truckee Railroad line, as well as the Glennbrook Engine originally of the Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Company and later the Lake Tahoe Railway & Transportation Company.
The V&T Engine No. 25 took passengers on an extended ride from Wabuska Station that included steam demonstrations and car transfers.
From the engine house behind the museum, the Glennbrook also provided short rides for visitors, who were able to get an up close look at the cab and controls of the engine.
The Glennbrook, a smaller locomotive once used to move logs from Lake Tahoe to flumes at Spooner Summit, made its debut this weekend after months of extensive repairs to replace the boiler, engine operations volunteers said Sunday.
The McKean Motor Car was also out of the engine house this weekend and on display for tours.
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