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Daily and special railbike tours featured through fall on V&T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 2:54pm
Many have experienced the trip aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive from Carson City to Virginia City, or the annual Polar Express train rides, but with COVID-19 closures these experiences have not been available for 2020.
Now people can pedal their way through history aboard a Freedom Railbike along the historic Virginia & Truckee (V&T) train route into the Carson River Canyon along an exciting, curved, and gradual two percent grade track system to the historic Eureka Mill rest area.
Movie Night and Western Jamboree at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 3:14pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2019 - 10:00am A classic film, cowboy poetry and western music in mid-July at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 pm, train expert Jim Clark will introduce and provide commentary on the 1926 film The General.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
V&T Railway 2019 season begins with Mother’s Day train
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 9:36pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 12 2019 .
May 11, 2019 (All day)
May 12, 2019 (All day)
Kicking off its 2019 season, V&T Railway will hold a special Mother’s Day train on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. Guests will experience a 24-mile round-trip ride through the historic Comstock, departing Carson City (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.
Tickets are $45 for adults, $40 for seniors and $25 for children ages 3 to 16. Children two and under ride free when they sit on a parent's lap. Tickets can be purchased online at www.vtrailway.com or (877) 724-5007.
Special Mother's Day train to Virginia City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 3:03pm
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will once again offer special train rides over the Mother's Day weekend, May 13-14, that will take moms and families from Carson City to Virginia City aboard a historic train.
All mothers will be honored with a long-stem rose as they board the 1953 ALCO (American Locomotive Company) heritage diesel locomotive for the 16 mile trip to the Comstock-era town of Virginia City.
Santa Train arrives this weekend!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2016 - 4:50pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2016 - 10:00am A holiday favorite, the Santa Train, is heading to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City for two special weekends, December 10-11 and December 17-18.
Santa will join the museum crew on historic steam trains from the Virginia & Truckee Railway for 20 minutes trips where children can visit with Santa, write him a letter at a special table and receive candy canes.
The rides run every half hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each weekend.
Location
Nevada State Railroad Museum
2180 S. Carson St.
Carson City, NV
United States
39° 8' 54.4812" N, 119° 46' 6.0348" W
See map: Google Maps
Special Mother's Day rides on the historic V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 8:38pm
Mom, long stemmed roses and the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The annual Mother’s Day weekend rides on the V&T Railroad are set for Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8. The first excursion of the season is also one of the most popular as families spend the day together celebrating mom.
This special edition diesel train ride from Carson City to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City provides mom with a long stem rose, quality time with family, animated Old West history storytelling, and shopping and dining to go along with the spectacular scenery.
Spring events on the historic V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 11:20am
The historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V & T) is the most famous of all American Short Line railroads and dubbed the "Queen of the Short Line." Even though construction began on the original tracks and train in 1869, people can still enjoy riding the old steam and diesel trains from Carson City to Virginia City, Nevada.
V&T Railroad trip to include breakfast, an orchestra and dancing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 8:34pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2016 - 11:30am
The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra presents an exclusive opportunity to ride the historic Virginia & Truckee Railway to experience live music and dining at the iconic Piper’s Opera House on April 30.
Historic Glenbrook locomotive set to steam back to life
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 7:33am
For 140 years, the Glenbrook locomotive has helped write the history of Nevada and Lake Tahoe.
Whether it was hauling lumber from the great lake's shores up the narrow-gauge line to Spooner Summit from 1875-1898, transporting passengers between Truckee and Tahoe City from 1898-1925, or serving as the largest artifact in the Nevada State Museum's collection from 1943-1982, the Glenbrook is a testament to resiliency.
History in the Neigborhood: Reno's Fourth Street and Train Depot
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 11:29pm
Trains played a big part in Northern Nevada history, transporting copper, silver and goods across the desert.
Lake Tahoe November Concert Scene
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/08/2014 - 8:35pmFabulous Lake Tahoe's concert report for November 2014.
http://fabulouslaketahoe.blogspot.com/2014/11/november-2014-in-tahoe-bassnectar.html
November 01 Drought Relief @ Cabo Wabo
The Blokes @ 968 Park Hotel
Live Music w/ Steve and Tom @ Gar Woods
November 02 DJ Chris English @ Cabo Wabo
November 03 Cash Only Band @ Cabo Wabo
November 04 The Connor Party @ Cabo Wabo
Open mic w/ Lucas Arizu @ Fat Cat Cafe
Toast of the Canyon Wine Train on the V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 9:22pm
Event Date:
August 30, 2014 - 5:00pm
Northern Nevada has its own version of a wine train as the V & T Railroad's historic steam engine takes people along the Carson River for an evening of wine and appetizers.
Hop on board at the train station each of Carson City and embark for a scenic trip that offers panoramic views of the Carson River Canyon and Nevada's classic high desert landscape.
June Activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 9:01pmJune 04-08 Bret Ernst / Gilbert Lawand @ Improv @ Harvey's
June 05-07 Dyer Maker @ Cabo Wabo
June 05 Kelly Anne Miller @ Cottonwood Bar and Grill
The Steve Labella group @ Moody's Bistro
Stan Charles / Ryan Davis (Scarecrow Project) @ The Passtime Club
June 06 Merry Gold / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
The Prophets of Addiction, Judas Thieves @ Whisky Dick's
The Deckheads @ Bar of America
Bonfire: a tribute to AC/DC / Coop da Loop, Zach Rawlinson @ Crystal Bay Club
June 07-08 Valhalla Renaissance Faire
June 07 Neil Sedaka @ Harrah's
Enjoy the Weekly Heavenly Village Concert Series
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/05/2014 - 10:30am
If you haven't been to the Heavenly Village lately, perhaps now is the time to make your way down there to see what's going on.
June in South Lake Tahoe: Sarah McLaughlin,Three Dog Night, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 7:37pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe during the month of June!
June 01 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride @ Montbleu
Wagon train parade
Family Bike Day @ Truckee Regional Park
Rock River Band @ The Beacon
Dimitri Mathemey group @ Moody's Bistro
Mike Kise Memorial charity fishing derby @ Jakes on the Lake
June 02 Rise Up @ Rojo's
June 03 LunarBurn fundraiser w/ GmD, Highbreed, Monophorix @ Whisky Dick's
Historic V & T Railroad Begins Season With Annual Mother's Day Wild West Train Ride
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 8:10pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2014 (All day)
Mothers will be the star passengers Sunday, May 11 on a special edition train ride from Nevada's capital, Carson City to the 1860's boom-era mining town of Virginia City. Tickets are on sale now for a window seat into Nevada's Old West aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad. The ride features storytelling, history and lore, shopping, a long stem rose for mom, and brunch opportunities in Virginia City.
South Lake Tahoe celebrates Earth Day at Bijou Community Park
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2013 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival will kick off Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues.
Bring your friends and family to learn about ways to counteract global climate change through recycling and composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability, and reducing our ecological footprint.
Trains carrying more oil across US amid boom
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/29/2012 - 6:00amBILLINGS, Mont. - Energy companies behind the oil boom on the Northern Plains are increasingly turning to an industrial-age workhorse - the locomotive - to move their crude to refineries across the...
V&T Railroad offering special edition Mother's Day Train Rides
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 6:58pm
This Mother’s Day, take mom on an historical train excursion via the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Sunday, May 13.
This special edition train ride from Carson City to Virginia City will provide mom with a long stem rose, Wild West history, storytelling, shopping and dining in Virginia City to go along with the spectacular scenery. The train features a 1953 ALCO heritage diesel locomotive leading 100 year-old Pullman coaches displaying the distinctive yellow and green of the V&T.
