Re: NNG: Steam-Shrouded V&T Trains, Oh My!! . . . (more pics)

Hi, all -

In further response to Greg Scholl's query (above), here are a few more of my photos from 02/08/12 -

There was PLENTY of steam surrounding the engine as she exited the tunnel above Gold Hill:


We then headed back to the engine yard to water the engine and load the box lunches while the shop crew worked on the cylinder packing.  Afterward, we headed down to the curve and cut near milepost 13 for another run-by:


Here's the second run-by near milepost 13:


This looks like the same spot, but is actually a little farther down the line:


Next we moved on to the tunnel near m.p. 12 (see [ngdiscussion.net]), and then headed back toward Virginia City.  IIRC, this was at the second-to-last run-by:


All in all, it was a fabulous day on a spectacular railroad! The team at the V&T are very gracious hosts, and I highly recommend a visit!!    

"Th' . . .  Th' . . .  That's All, Folks!

- Roosso



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/10/2022 08:33PM by Russo Loco.