V&T Final Work Train

Tags: reno , vt26 , vt5 , vtcoach23 , vtrailroad

Date of photo: November 2, 1950

Photographer: Nevada State Journal

Source : Silver Short Line

Available Sizes: 1024x719 | 2048x1438 | 2868x2014

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Description

The final Virginia & Truckee train ever was pulled by locomotive #5. This train carried no passengers, it was a work train that moved equipment from the Carson City railyard to Reno for disposal. Locomotives #5 and #26 were scrapped, but Mail/Baggage Car #23 was able to find a buyer and still exists in California today.

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Date Uploaded: September 13, 2026

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/ssl0319

Source: Silver Short Line

Download Photo: JPG (792 KB)

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