HERITAGE DAYS & BATTLE TRAINS 

We’re Very Sorry to Announce there are no Battle Trains for 2024

Don’t miss out on daytime Battle Trains, ride down to the battlefield and get in the thick of things! Also, there’s a 7pm Champagne train for those who want some railroad-themed evening fun.

History comes to life on Labor Day weekend as Comstock Civil War re-enactors bring epic battles to the Comstock in Virginia City and Gold Hill. Trains played a vital role during the Civil War by transporting supplies and troops from one place to the other, making them a popular target for ambushes.

Join us to relive one of the bloodiest wars in American history. Listen to the Fort Point Band play authentic era music. Get your dose of cold lead right from your seat on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad while rooting for Yankee and Rebel soldiers as they shoot out battle scenes on the Comstock.

Battle trains run Saturday and Sunday, including a Saturday evening Champagne Battle Train. Event location: Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, 165 F Street, Virginia City, Nevada.

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During this event, the railroad commemorates the American Civil War and provides a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and experience what it was like during that tumultuous era.

The event features reenactments of Civil War battles and skirmishes, where actors dressed in period-appropriate costumes portray soldiers from both the Union and Confederate armies. These historical reenactments aim to educate and entertain visitors about the significant events of the American Civil War and the impact it had on the nation.

What a way to celebrate Labor Day! Cannons and muskets and trains, oh my! Get your tickets early.