Construction from American Flat to Mound House (4-1/2 miles) will start next month and be done in the summer of next year. And the commission for the railroad...
One of the reasons for the cancelation of the contract was the feeling that as said it was to big an operation for the Grays. this was partially due to the...
Hey john & Linda as always thanks for the update. As said before it is very much appreciated. Down here in Texas people look at you kinda strange when you say...
Work begins on next phase of V & T Staff report December 3, 2007, 10:03 AM Comments Print Email Construction begins today on the next phase of the V & T...
Thanks, vtlives; this is getting exciting! Mound House is right down by Highway 50 in the flatlands. They actually COULD build a depot here! Here is a link...
Parts copied and pasted here: After five years of work, Engine 29 of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad should be ready for next season. Tom Gray, whose father,...
Funding for V&T running out of steam February 5, 2008, 4:01 AM Comments Print Email By Dave Frank Appeal Staff Writer Construction of the 18-mile tourist...
Makes that commissioner who recently said "we don't owe the Grays anything" look a little foolish. How many people are going to go to Gold Hill to ride a...
Well said Todd. That is exactly what i said when I read what the Washoe county commissioner said. Without the Grays there would be nothing left of the original...
One of the reasons they are running short of money is that two of the commissioners, who were suppose to be railroad experts, boucht 5 old passenger cars from...
All: Somehow, I thought something like this might happen sooner or later. A very old saying that sort of applies here: "A camel is a horse designed by a...
Well said Hart, Wish I had been around for those rides. guess I'll just have to be satisfied with BB and Clegg's hard cover book that has the 1938 photos in it...
OK Folks, Enough of the, "It will NEVER be like it was when I rode it" statements. NO! It will NEVER be like that! Those days are LONG gone. Also most of the...
Thank you! Lucius Beebe did colorful writing -- not necessarily accurate, as I've posted in past years on the original V&T List -- but it was a strong ...
My father's photo of Beebe standing by his private car has been posted to the "Photos" section of this List. Look for an album called "Corbett's Photos"....
I have heard rummers that the 25 is back in one piece and that all it lacked was the final inspection so it can be back in operation this comming tourist...
V&T: Who's paying the train fare? Several counties directing V&T construction have given little or nothing to the project ... Click to Enlarge A Granite...
Update: Mayor's plan would give city cut of V & T revenue February 25, 2008, 2:17 PM Comments Print Email Mayor Marv Teixeira wants to give an additional $10...
Operating option for V&T sparks controversy Dave Frank Appeal Staff Writer March 6, 2008 The state commission in charge of building the reconstructed V&T ...
Has anyone on this group seen that Sierra RR. report? I would think it should be public information. I would be very interested to read why it would cost...
If you want to see that information I would send your request to Bob Hadfield, chairman of the Commission c/o the northern nevada railway foundation (I have...
Thanks. I'll give it a try. Brian ... Bob Hadfield, chairman of the Commission c/o the northern nevada railway foundation (I have serious doupts that a...
Modern equipment moves the V&T along First rails of Phase 2 are being installed ... Click to Enlarge BRAD HORN/Nevada Appeal Juan Velasco hammers a spike into...
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