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 train arrives at the depot in Carson City.

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Source Caption: The last V&T train No. 2 arrived in Minden during the late morning. The Nevada State Journal reported over 200 people showed up for the last train's arrival. Upon the last train No. 1's departure for Carson City and Reno in the afternoon, "A gun squad of five men equipped with shotguns fired three volleys of live ammunition over the departing V & T. A bugler blew taps."Approximately 500 people awaited train No. 1 at the Carson City depot when it arrived from Minden later in the day. According to the Nevada State Journal, the V&T staff brought out the old Carson City station bell for the first time in 25 years to sound the last call for Reno. Retired engineer Jim Savage made an appearance to visit with engineer Bill Recker and fireman Grover Russell, the engine crew on the final train No. 1. Master mechanic Ed Peterson was also on hand for the ceremony. Shortly thereafter, V&T employee Ed Zimmer handed the last train order to conductor Les Felesina and the engine crew for their final run to Reno.The last train No. 1 approaches Carson City for the final time, May 31, 1950. Patrick Allen Collection. See less

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