Taking Up The Rails

Tags: franktown , vtrailroad , washoevalley

Date of photo: 1950

Photographer: Unknown

Source : Silver Short Line

Available Sizes: 1024x543 | 1822x967

Download: JPG (360 KB)

Al Graves Collection

Description

A work crew removing the rails of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad at Franktown in the Washoe Valley. This was after the railroad had ceased operation in 1950.The old water tower stayed on this site until 1980.

Other Data

Date Uploaded: September 13, 2026

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/ssl0322

Source: Silver Short Line

Download Photo: JPG (360 KB)

Location

← Previous Photo

Taking Up The Rails

Next Photo →

Franktown Water Tank