| Nevada's Virginia & Truckee Railroad Contributor(s): Drew, Stephen E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467131059 ISBN-13: 9781467131056 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) |
| Dewey: 385.097 |
| LCCN: 2013945664 |
| Series: Images of Rail |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Virginia & Truckee is the most famous short line railroad in American history. Brainchild of William Sharon and the Bank of California, the V&T hauled the silver and gold ore, the cordwood, and the mining timbers that made the 1870s Big Bonanza a reality. From the state capital at Carson City, V&T rails stretched 66 miles to Virginia City, Reno, and Minden, Nevada. Serving the transportation needs of the Comstock s nearly 40,000 inhabitants, the V&T remained in operation until 1950. The enormously successful railroad paid its early owners handsome dividends. The V&T s ornate locomotives and cars have starred in hundreds of Hollywood productions and are now preserved in US museums. Since 1976, fourteen miles of the railroad have been restored to operation. The Virginia & Truckee has become an enduring legend." |
Contributor Bio(s): Drew, Stephen E.: - With 45 years invested in research, author Stephen E. Drew is the leading historian on Nevada s Virginia & Truckee Railroad. He draws on interviews with former employees and old-timers to convey the rich 80-year history of the line and its rebirth beginning in 1976. The remarkable images are drawn from the attics and photo albums of Nevada families and private collectors throughout the country. |