Full Steam Ahead

by Donna Kennedy

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Full Steam Ahead

Artist

Donna Kennedy

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Photograph - Photographs

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Original Fine Art Photography and Digital Artwork by Donna Kennedy...

The scenic railroad was rebuilt in 1974 and operates daily, summertime tours from Virginia City to historic Gold Hill and also offers weekend tours on the new extended route from Carson City to Virginia City using century old, ornate, open and closed passenger cars- powered by hard working steam and heritage diesel locomotives. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad is the most famous of all American Short Line railroads. Construction began in 1869 and in the ensuing 74 years the busy mountain railroad hauled millions of dollars in gold and silver ore from the mines deep below Virginia City. As many as 45 trains a day departed from Virginia City for Gold Hill, Silver City, Carson City and Reno where trains such as the Lighting Express connected with the newly constructed transcontinental railroad. The V & T was later extended to Minden, Nevada.
This steam engine also went to Hollywood for the filming of the movie "Water for Elephants".

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-Art From the Past
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March 2nd, 2015

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