Virginia & Truckee
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.
June Events Launch Summer Festival at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 4:57pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2019 - 10:00am Early June events launch the 2019 Summer Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 am, Wendell Huffman, Curator of History at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, will speak on the history of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad in Carson Valley, as well as the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. This is a free event.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Dr. Mires shares new book, "Lost Carson City" at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 1:39pm
Event Date:
September 8, 2018 - 2:00pm Dr. Peter Mires will be presenting his newest book "Lost Carson City" at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Saturday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Guide to Nevada Day activities in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 1:46pm
It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.
Melodrama aboard the V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 10:51pm
mel·o·dra·ma
ˈmeləˌdrämə/
noun
1. a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
It's not every day where one in the Lake Tahoe/Northern Nevada region can see a melodrama, the primary form of theatre during the 19th century. They hit their height of popularity in 1840, but are still with us today.
Dinner and Melodrama aboard the V&T Railway
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
August 12, 2017 - 6:00pm
Hop on board the Virginia & Truckee (V&T) steam train as it ventures into the scenic Carson River Canyon for a special dinner and melodrama from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on August 12.
Sit back, relax and enjoy an entertaining melodrama while riding into the canyon. After the 45-minute excursion, enjoy a barbecue dinner at the Eastgate Depot.
Fare includes drink ticket, melodrama train ride, and dinner at the Depot.
Full schedule of events in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 10:28am
There is a full slate of events in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area this weekend. On Al Tahoe Boulevard, one can hit the Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show, Earth Day, and Ladies' Morning Out on Saturday.
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.
V&T Railroad event combines train ride with concert at Piper's Opera House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:25pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 - 10:00am
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad and Carson Valley Pops Orchestra are rolling out the history with a train ride from Carson City to a luncheon and orchestra performance at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City on April 29.
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
Day Out With Thomas 2016
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 2:07pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 (All day) Start your engines! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to team up with him for a day of family fun at Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016. Children everywhere can join Team Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD on October 21, 22, 23 and 28, 29 30. Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016 is presented by Fisher-Price.
Location
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
166 F Street
Virginia City, NV
United States
32° 42' 49.068" N, 117° 9' 40.6116" W
See map: Google Maps
Popular V & T Railroad Polar Express tickets go on sale August 19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 2:43pm
Tickets for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad’s wildly popular holiday adventure to the North Pole via THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride will go on sale starting Friday, Aug. 19 at 6 a.m.
The schedule of enchanted train rides runs from Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. For the past five years, every seat on every train has sold out for the V&T’s magical trip to the North Pole, making it imperative for parents and grandparents to make arrangements early.
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.
Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015 Coming to Virignia &Truckee Railroad
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 3:51pm
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is celebrating friendship at Day Out With Thomas®: The Celebration Tour 2015, and families across North America are invited aboard! Little engineers everywhere are invited to join Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into the Virginia & Truckee Railroad for Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015, presented by Fisher-Price and sponsored by MEGA Brands and all inclusive Hard Rock Hotels.
Location
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
165 F Street Depot
United States
See map: Google Maps
Never too early to plan for Polar Express on the V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 9:52pm
Tickets to board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride via the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the annual Carson City family holiday tradition, go on sale online beginning August 20. (www.vtrailway.com)
The V&T Railway steams into summer; Opens for season this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 7:52pm
Event Date:
May 23, 2015 (All day)
The historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad (V&T) will be opening for the summer this Memorial Day. Retracing the famous Comstock-era right-of-way, the historic trains travel the same 16-mile silver route. The V&T Railway, the richest short-line in American history, originally operated during the raucous silver strike era of the infamous Comstock Lode from 1869 to 1938.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad begins ticket sales for The Polar Express train ride
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 9:23pm
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad will once again offer service to the North Pole onboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride starting Nov. 21. The magical story comes to life when the train departs the Carson City Depot on Eastgate Siding Road for a one-hour round trip journey to the North Pole. This event has consistently sold out since debuting four years ago and is expected to draw record numbers again this holiday season.
National Train Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2014 - 10:00am To commemorate National Train Day on May 10, the Nevada State Railroad Museum will operate and offer rides aboard Virginia & Truckee Railway's McKeen motor car No. 22. The car entered service for the V&T on May 9, 1910, and was retired in 1945. No. 22 is the only restored and operable McKeen motor car in the world.
In 2012, the Secretary of the Interior granted the No. 22 National Historic Landmark status, which recognizes the McKeen motor car's significance to United States history. The McKeen motor car will operate only three days in 2014 so mark this date on your calendar!
