Virginia City to Carson City: One Way - ALL TRAINS
Carson City, NV
$40 | Ages 2+ | 1.5 Hours | Rediscover Nevada's Rich History
Explore Nevada's Rich History!
One-Way Rates
- Person (Ages 2+): $40
Duration
1.5 Hours Total
- Departs Virginia City (F Street Depot) 3:00 p.m. - Arrives Carson City (Eastgate Depot) 4:15 p.m
About
Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mills on the V&T 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, train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes.
Route Highlights
- Scenic route through the Virginia Range
- Tunnel No. 2 – 566 feet long
- American Flat – site of a once-bustling mining town
- Scales/water stop – 260,000 tons of ore valued at billions of dollars were weighed at this location
- Possible wild mustang sightings
- Overman Open Mining Pit – 120 feet deep
- Fully narrated tour
Additional Information
- Our century old passenger cars have narrow aisle ways and doors 26 inches wide and can accommodate some wheel chairs and small scooters, please call us at 775 686-9037 if you need assistance.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
We reserve the right to replace the steam engine with a diesel engine with no notice.
Bench seating with 2 passengers per bench.