Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mills on the V&T Railway Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing, all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. One-way trips based on availability.

While we make every effort to run our 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive, our diesel locomotive may be substituted for any departure, for any reason.

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Schedule & Fares

General season trains run select Saturday’s and Sunday’s,

May through October.

Be sure to check our schedule before planning your trip!

Depart Carson City (Eastgate Depot) 10:00 am – Arrive Virginia City (F Street Depot) 11:30 am

Depart Virginia City (F Street Depot) 3:00 pm – Arrive Carson City (Eastgate Depot) 4:15 pm

Current Scheduled Departures

APRIL
Saturday, April 22, 2023 – Special Pre-Season Run
Sunday, April 23, 2023 – Special Pre-Season Run
MAY
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – Mother’s Day Train
Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Mother’s Day Train
Saturday, May 20, 2023*
Sunday, May 21, 2023*
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Sunday, May 28, 2023
JUNE
Saturday, June 10, 2023*
Sunday, June 11, 2023*
Saturday, June 1 7, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Saturday, June 24, 2023*
Sunday, June 25, 2023*
JULY
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Sunday, July 23, 2023
AUGUST
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Sunday, August 27, 2023
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Saturday, September 30, 2023
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Sunday, October 22, 2023

*Diesel Train

Round Trip

One-way Ride

Person (2+) | $40
Lap Baby* (Ages 0-24 months) | $0
*Children 2 and under are free when seated on a parent’s lap.

Contact us at 833-RAILSNV to inquire about train charters!

Route Highlights

Fully narrated train tour

Scenic route through the Virginia Range

Pass through two historic train tunnels

Wildlife sightings may include wild mustangs

Historic American Flat-site of a once bustling mining town

Historic Scales water stop

Overman Pit-120 feet deep

3.5 hours stop in Virginia City – “The Richest Place on Earth”

Trip Details

This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Some wheelchairs may be transported via train’s cargo holding.

Please arrive 1/2 hour before your train departure time. Schedule and equipment subject to change. We reserve the right to sell your ticket if you have not checked in twenty minutes prior to scheduled train departure.

All guests must check in at WILL CALL to redeem boarding tickets.

No dogs allowed except service dogs

Bench seating with 2 passengers per bench.

We reserve the right to replace the steam engine with a diesel engine with no notice.

Until further notice, shuttle service to C Street from Virginia City Depot is unavailable.