Virginia and Truckee Railroad
There is a fabulous piece of history just waiting for you to stop by and explore it right in the middle of beautiful Virginia City. If you are going to be vacationing or traveling through this area, you really need to set aside some time so that you can see all of the wonders that can be found with the Virginia and Truckee Railroad. This great Virginia City attraction and slice of historical splendor can be found at Washington Street and F Street. Whether you are a enthusiast of steam trains or not, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time when you stop by here.
The famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad still makes regular trips to this day. As a matter of fact, the train takes a two and a half mile trip ever single day, making its way from Virginia City to Gold Hill. There are actually construction plans that are now underway that will bring the route of the train even further, approximately fifteen miles further, all the way to the great location of Carson City. This great railroad has even been featured in several different television shows, movies and commercials all throughout the years.
If you would like, you can of course take your very own ride on this incredibly beautiful historical train. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad runs on a regular schedule, so if you would like times you may always call the offices at (775) 847-0380 so that you can get an idea of the schedule prior to your visit. The cost of riding is only $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 through 12 with children under the age of 5 riding for free.
