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Carson City – Virginia City Train Rides

24-Mile Round Trip

Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mills on the V&T Railway Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing, all-day train excursion is fully narrated with 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. One-way trips based on availability.

While we make every effort to run our 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive, our diesel locomotive may be substituted for any departure, for any reason. 

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2022 Season

Saturday, May 21, 2022
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Sunday, July 31, 2022
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Saturday, August 27, 2022
Sunday, August 28, 2022
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Sunday, October 23, 2022

Schedule & Fares

General season trains run select Saturday’s and Sunday’s,
May through October.
Be sure to check our schedule before planning your trip! 

  • Depart Carson City (Eastgate Depot) 10:00 am – Arrive Virginia City (F Street Depot) 11:30 am
  • Depart Virginia City (F Street Depot) 3:00 pm – Arrive Carson City (Eastgate Depot) 4:15 pm

Round Trip

Adult | $55
Senior(Ages 65+) | $52
Veteran | $52
Child* (Ages 2-16) | $35
Lap Baby* (Ages 0-24 months) | $0

One-way Ride

Adult | $37
Senior (Ages 65+) | $37
Veteran | $37
Child* (Ages 2-16) | $37
Lap Baby* (Ages 0-24 months) | $0
*Children 2 and under are free when seated on a parent’s lap.

 

Contact us at 833-RAILSNV to inquire about train charters!

Route Highlights

  • Fully narrated train tour
  • Scenic route through the Virginia Range
  • Pass through two historic train tunnels
  • Wildlife sightings may include wild mustangs
  • Historic American Flat-site of a once bustling mining town
  • Historic Scales water stop
  • Overman Pit-120 feet deep
  • 3.5 hours stop in Virginia City – “The Richest Place on Earth”

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Trip Details

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Some wheelchairs may be transported via train’s cargo holding.
  • Please arrive 1/2 hour before your train departure time. Schedule and equipment subject to change. We reserve the right to sell your ticket if you have not checked in twenty minutes prior to scheduled train departure.
  • No dogs allowed except service dogs
  • Bench seating with 2 passengers per bench.