Last Day of the V&T

Nevada State Railroad Museum: Patrick Allen Collection

The final run of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad was on May 31, 1950. The train was made up of Locomotive #27, Combination Car No. 18, Mail, Express & Baggage Car No. 21, Mail & Baggage Car No. 23, and Caboose #24. Here the locomotive takes on oil in Carson City before continuing its trip to Minden. The oil tank was on a siding alongside the stone enginehouse.

Date Uploaded: June 16, 2025

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Source Caption: No. 27 refuels in Carson City on May 31, 1950, before heading to Minden. Patrick Allen Collection.

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