Virginia & Truckee Railroad, a 52-mile railroad in northern Nevada, took delivery of 2-6-0 13, Empire, in February 1873. In 1910, the Carson City shops converted the Empire from woo... (more)

Wheels, Rods, Lights and Mirrors: The California State Railroad Museum's dazzling display of V&T #13 "Empire" looks like something borrowed from a Detroit Auto Show.

V&T Survivor: EMPIRE From the day it was formed in 1868 until its very last trip in 1950, a total of 29 steam locomotives served the legendary Virginia & Truckee Railroad. All but 3 of th... (more)