Last Day of the V&T

Nevada State Railroad Museum 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 there train travels along Washington Street in Carson City, approaching town from the west. This photo seems to be taken from Mountain Street right next to the Governor's Mansion.

Date Uploaded: June 16, 2025

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Contributor: Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City on Facebook

Source: Facebook: Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

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Source Caption: Train No. 2 approaches Carson City from the west, May 31, 1950. Ted Wurm Photo, NSRM Collection.

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