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.
24-Mile Round Trip
Schedule & Fares
- Runs Saturdays & Sundays, May 25 – Oct. 13
- 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
- Complimentary shuttle to C Street in Virginia City
Steam Round Trip
Adult | $55
Senior(Ages 65+) | $52
Veteran | $52
Child* (Ages 2-16) | $35
Lap Baby* (Ages 0-24 months) | $0
Steam 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.
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”
