History comes to life on our immersive excursions. Each round-trip train ride is a unique journey through rich history, with routes that run through the scenic mountains and valleys of northern Nevada. Whether it’s a ride on our impressive steam engine train or our famous Polar Express ride, you’re sure to experience something incredible with V&T Railway.
This relaxing, all-day train journey carries you through the historical location of mining and mills on the Comstock. You’ll ride through tunnels, canyons, and mining towns aboard a Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive with engaging guides providing historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more.
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Celebrate mom and experience something as unique as she is with our pre-season diesel train rides. Escape to Virginia City and enjoy spectacular scenery and authentic Wild West history as you treat mom to the great brunch and shopping offerings in Virginia City. Mom will enjoy free mimosas, fancy pastries and a long-stem rose on the ride!
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Our most famous and iconic ride is a transformative experience through a winter wonderland that brings the book and popular movie to life. During the holiday season, the tale takes over V&T Railway with live characters, seasonal entertainment, and even Santa himself. Perfect for the whole family, this ride is a one-hour journey into a holiday fantasy with VIP parlor cars and even a souvenir silver sleigh bell to remember the journey.
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Take a fascinating 35-minute ride back into history over the scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Hear the conductor narrate remarkable stories of the Comstock Bonanza, when the railroad was built, and Virginia City was the richest city on earth, with more millionaires than anywhere else. – Call Virginia & Truckee Railroad at 775-847-0380. Located in Virginia City at 166 F Street.
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