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.
- Mark Bassett
Still Steaming
On July 10th, steam locomotive 40 will be in front of the East Ely Depot hissing quietly ready to depart at 9:30 a.m. with the excursion train. The engine crew
- Mark Bassett
The Race — Part II
Steam Locomotive 40, the pride and joy of the Nevada Northern Railway, is out of service, again. She went into the shops for her annual inspection in February and we
- Mark Bassett
Nothing Like I Imagined—Fire and Water
Being the executive director of a railroad museum has it challenges. When I signed-on, I thought I knew what most of the challenges would be, and I understood that there
- Mark Bassett
Museum Update
It’s the beginning of May and the excursion season has just completed its third weekend. Ridership is slightly ahead of last year; with high gas prices, this is a good
- Mark Bassett
Where There’s Smoke There’s Pollution?!?
April 15 was opening day of the 2006 operating season. It was the start of another year of exposing the general public to our industrial heritage. For the most part,
- Mark Bassett
Must a Teenager Die on the Tracks?
This Saturday, the 2006 excursion schedule starts and continues through December 30. Last year almost 700 trains departed from East Ely. This year we should be running the same number
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