the northern nevada railway foundation has a new web master and will be able to update our website at any time. I believe it should be up and running in ...
I doupt it. The last I heard Grey's loco was still spread across his shop floor. To get the "word" you would have to contact Tom Grey at the V&T himself....
Are you talking about V&T #29? John ... shop floor. To get the "word" you would have to contact Tom Grey at the V&T himself. You would have to call because...
OK all, it's pretty spring-like over here in CA, so what's going on up there? Tunnel work progressing? Inquiring minds want to know! S' David D. PS, Hmm,...
I'll be back in Carson City next week. Will try to get an update and give you all a report. Linda David Dewey <djdewey@...> wrote: OK all, it's pretty...
I live in Phoenix Arizona and since 1984 I have been driving to Reno for the Air Races in September. On the way home I would always go through Virginia City...
From the Nevada Appeal website: Rails for the future reconstructed Virginia & Truckee Railway are piling up at a storage site in Carson City, but it will be...
Obituaries MICHAEL "MIKE" KINNEY TACKETT April 23, 1947-April 16, 2007 Mike was born in Sutter, CA and moved to Reno in 1950 where he attended Reno schools....
Interesting that they are buying such large rails, I guess the rails from the McCloud won't be put down on the new V & T. Very, very sad times for us native...
Tunnel #2 is open all the way through. The interior stabilazation work has to be done to make it safe for the rail workers. I will not be at the next...
As said before, Thanks Linda and John for the updates........ living in Texas most people down here say huh ? when you mention the V&T so any and all updates...
Hey, no problem, Linda! I enjoy tracking the progress of this, drawing primarily on the Nevada Appeal website, but also from railroading forums. We'll be in...
http://www.modbee.com/local/story/13508962p-14115254c.html It has pictures of the former McCloud #18 which has been sold to the V&T. It is being used in...
Howdy to all, It's been a couple of months since we have heard anything about the reconstruction. Is there anything to tell ? Have been checking the Nevada...
The next 4-1/2 miles will be done within a year, and the railroad's restoration is facing funding shortfalls. 1.8 miles of track has been completed from Gold...
That's interesting. As I understand it, his lease for the use of the #8 has expired. Mike Tacket (a few weeks prior to his death) loaned the #8 to the...
Hi Linda, I know that Mike Tacket was fighting Bob over the 8 as I belong to the Feather River Group, but never heard anything on the loan to the commission....
Howdy from Texas, John Thanks for the update and the link to Nevada Appeal just read the story.........As usual seems that the goverment will be the undoing of...
Mike, Just got back from Virginia City and saw only the Diesel in operation. And yes, I would be interested in a 9 or 10 side door version. I'd buy both. Tom ...
The cars are to long to manage the curve around tunnel #3 (gold Hill), they are rusted through in many locations, they have concrete floors, no interiors...
I came across these photos; while they aren't the latest at least I have not seen these before. The one across the Overton pit (6th from last picture) is...
V&T Committee wants deal with Grays (Existing contract gives the Grays the right to operate the railway for the first two years after its completion.) (June 7,...
(June 7, 2007) - The steam engine purchased for the expected Carson City to Virginia City rail line won't be called the Washoe #10. The Commission for the...
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