Collection context
Summary
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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In addition to manuscript material, the CSRM Library also contains extensive photograph, drawing, map, manuscript and ephemera collections related to the V&T. Please contact the Library for assistance.
- Biographical / historical:
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Incorporated March 5, 1868 for the purpose of building a railroad in Nevada from Virginia City to the Carson River and Carson City, with a branch from Carson City to Reno. The line, which included 21 miles from Carson City to Virginia City opened January 1870. Another line, 31 miles from Carson City to Reno opened August 1872. A fifteen-mile extension from Carson to Minden opened in 1906. The last train V&T train operated May 31, 1950. The California State Railroad Museum has three steam locomotives and one combination car from the V&T.
- Physical location:
- Big Four Building or off-site storage. Please contact the Library in advance of your visit.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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111 I StreetSacramento, CA 95814, US
- Contact:
- (916) 323-8073