V&T Railway celebrates 150 years with anniversary trains running Fridays through Oct. 11
CARSON CITY — To commemorate its historic 150-year anniversary, V&T Railway has introduced special anniversary trains running every Friday through the end of the season. Beginning Friday, Aug. 16, the Carson City to Virginia City train will feature re-enactments at the depot and during the 24-mile round-trip ride.
The train departs from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot at 10 a.m. and will arrive in Virginia City at approximately 11:30 a.m. before returning to Carson at 4:15 p.m. The train excursion will meander passengers through 16 miles of beautiful landscapes into the historic Comstock region. Tickets can be purchased online at www.vtrailway.com or by calling (877) 724-5007.
“The 150th anniversary of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad is a momentous occasion and we are excited to be a part of it by offering these historic train rides,” said Elaine Barkdull-Spencer, general manager for V&T Railway. “This event allows us opportunities to creatively share Nevada history with guests and our 150th rides, complete with historic mining and railroad baron William Sharon, are just one more way we’re able to bring that history to life.”
To celebrate its history, V&T Railway’s Friday anniversary trains will feature humorous re-enactments of 1800s banker and businessman William T. Sharon, famous for his influence on the founding of the railroad in 1869 and his impact on the region.
Passengers will ride aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin steam locomotive, allowing an authentic experience into the Old Wild West.
During the ride, passengers can expect to see the scenic views of the Virginia Mountain range, abandoned mine shafts, old mill sites and even a possible glimpse at the region’s wild mustangs while meandering through two historic tunnels during the trip.
Once in Virginia City, guests can enjoy sightseeing, historic tours, dining and shopping before departing back to Carson City. Throughout the train ride, passengers will listen to historical facts and anecdotes of the once infamous railway. V&T’s anniversary trains will run every Friday from Aug. 16 through Oct. 11. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.vtrailway.com or call (877) 724-5007. For the latest updates on V&T Railway, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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