At The Throttle
A selection of reflections, research, and guest submissions - examining the history of the Nevada Northern Railway, the Ghost Train of Old Ely.
- The Shop
Capturing a Dream — Part I
by Jerry Cesak The following is an article by Jerry Cesak. He rented steam locomotive 93 last year. For those of us in the business-around steam locomotives on a daily
- The Shop
An Open Letter to Dirty Jobs
[Editor’s Note: The Discovery Channel has a program called “Dirty Jobs” where Mike the host goes around the country doing a variety of dirty jobs. Well, the Nevada Northern Railway
- Archive
One Picture
It has been said that one picture is worth a thousand words. The attached picture proves the point. The photo was taken Wednesday, July 12th at 11:18 a.m. It shows
- Mark Bassett
Nevada Northern Locomotive No. 20
by Stephen G. Swanson This weeks column compliments of Steve Swanson is a fascinating look at locomotive 20. Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive No. 20, a 4-6-0 weighing 154,000 lbs.
- Mark Bassett
Steaming Daily
In the museum’s collection are copies of photographs showing the next to the last and the last passenger trains at Currie. These pictures document the end of an era on
- Mark Bassett
Reflections
There is an old saying, “You can’t see the forest, because all of those trees are in the way.” I recently went through a bout of being unable to see
Your Journey Into History Awaits
Book scenic train rides, enjoy hands-on history experiences, or become a dedicated railway member.
Train Rides
Hands on History
Become a Member
Make a Donation
Subscribe & Stay on Track, Get NNRY News & Updates Delivered to Your Inbox!