V&T 25 pulls its train around the loop at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

The V&T Inyo with its beautiful shining brass sits outside the depot at the Nevada State Railroad Museum

V&T 25 steams over the diamonds as it runs around the loop

Returning to Virginia City

The Virginia and Truckee "Genoa" sits on display at the California State Railroad Museum, this engine last ran in 1979

The Virginia and Truckee "Empire" sits on display at the California State Railroad Museum

With the the State Route 341 Overpass just ahead, a northbound V&T freight is but a few hundred yards from making its entrance into Virginia City on a crystal clear February afternoon.

A tale of 7 tunnels: The former Tunnel #5! The old V&T Virginia City Branch included 7 tunnels, 5 of which lined the route from Carson City to Virginia City. The last of these, and ... (more)

Glory Days. In a scene reminiscent of the glory days of the V&T, Locomotives 29 and 18 charge out the east portal of the "Yellow Jacket Tunnel", pouring gorgeous plumes into the desert sky.... (more)

First light over Scales. Morning cloud cover filters the mid-winter sunrise over Scales as the former McCloud River Railroad Mikado #18 hauls a cut of freight cars north toward Gold Hill an... (more)

V&T 29 exits Tunnel 4 on it's way to Virginia City

Former McCloud 18 nears Gold Hill, NV

V&T 29 doubleheads with former McCloud 18 near Virginia City, NV

V&T 29 storms pass the original Gold Hill Depot.

V&T 29 moves freight upgrade near Haywards.