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.
- Archive
Nevada Northern Railway Mysteries — Part I
Everyone likes a good mystery and in keeping with the season, we have a couple of mysteries right here at the railroad. They’re neither ghoulish nor macabre—they’re just head scratchers.
- Mark Bassett
A Saturday in October
It was suppose to be a regular Saturday—nothing fancy. The first warnings that it wouldn’t be a normal Saturday actually started on Tuesday. When preparing the crew schedule for the
- Mark Bassett
Ashpit
Back on October 4, 2003, my column was on the need for an ashpit. I said, “With our centennial fast approaching and the desire to operate steam locomotives five or
- Mark Bassett
Keeping the Railroad Running
Recently a volunteer expressed concern if there would be a place for volunteers in the future of the museum. His concern started by the increase in staff members that the
- The Shop
Museum Update
It was a very busy summer. The museum is on track (sorry, pun intended,) to beat last year’s record year of 12,415 passengers. So far this year we have carried
- Mark Bassett
Steaming in the Silver State for a Century — Part II
by Keith Albrandt The second and final installment describing the 1905–1906 construction of the Nevada Northern Railway from Cobre to Ely. Part I of this article is available here. New
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