Take a ride back into history over the scenic and historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad from Virginia City, Nevada to Gold Hill and back.
The Virginia & Truckee is by far the most famous of all American short lines. In its heyday, as many as 45 trains per day arrived and departed Virginia City. U.S. presidents and dignitaries from the world over rode the ornate V&T trains. Completed in 1869, the V&T R.R. hauled millions of dollars in gold and silver ore from the mines of Virginia City. Today, 80 years after the last train left the Comstock, you can once again ride over this historic railroad.
Today, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad operates 100 year old steam engines and heritage diesel locomotives departing from the original 1870 depot in Virginia City at 166 F Street. The conductor-narrated trains take ticketed passengers through some of the most famous of the bonanza Comstock mines and ruins. You may even see wild horses run alongside the tracks.
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad offers 7 daily train rides from the last week in May thru the end of October. Special family event trains are offered throughout the season: Heritage Days and Battle Trains run throughout Labor Day Weekend including a Saturday evening Champagne Battle Train. Day Out With Thomas™ begins in October, and the V&T Candy Cane Express starts in November. There are so many annual events scheduled in Virginia City: The International Camel & Ostrich Races, Street Vibrations, Hot August Nights, just to name a few.
Come to Virginia City and join us on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. There’s plenty going on all season. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Who’s Been Working On The Railroad?
Virginia City Lodging and Hotels
Historic Original V&T 1870 Passenger Depot
“Steam Built” A short video narrated by Tom Gray
