At the Throttle
Articles by Mark Bassett, Executive Director
A selection of reflections & research, and guest submissions, examining the history of the Nevada Northern Railway, the Ghost Train of Old Ely. Originally published in the weekly edition of the Ely Times. These articles are written by Mark Bassett, Executive Director of the White Pine Historical Foundation, operator of the Nevada Northern Railway Museum.
The Little Engine that Could
Other than the steam and diesel locomotives, there is another engine down at the railroad. It is not really visible to the public. It is a version of the little engine that could. It covers the entire
Buildings of the Nevada Northern Railway
When you think of the Nevada Northern Railway, it’s easy to get hooked on the locomotives, railroad cars, and track. After all, it is a railroad, isn’t it? But what raises the Nevada Northern Railway to National
Official Nevada State Locomotive 40
The State of Nevada has twenty-four official state symbols. All of the symbols were designated by an official act of the legislature. The first legislative act of this type was the designation in 1953 of the single-leaf
Our Second Century of Steaming
At the start of their second century, both of our historic operating steam locomotives were sidelined with serious mechanical problems—first No. 40, and then No. 93. Both of these locomotives are native and original to this Nevada
2008 in Review
Last year was an incredible year for the museum. We had our ups, we had our downs followed by more ups and then more downs, and then more ups. It was an exciting roller coaster ride to
No. 93—One Lucky Steam Locomotive
“BIG ENGINE COMING – Engine 93, the fourth of the monster type in use in the ore train service, will be started from the Pittsburg shops of the American Locomotive Co. on the 15th of this month
Locomotive 93 Returns to Service
After eight months of hard work, I’m pleased to announce steam locomotive 93 is back in service! The entire running gear underwent rebuilding. Locomotive 93 had been plagued with her axles running hot. For years, we have
A Nevada Northern Railway Christmas
If you are looking for a distinctive gift or a gift that is a once in a lifetime experience then look no further than the Nevada Northern Railway Gift Shop. Purchases from the gift shop support the
Nevada Northern Railway Museum Is Alive and Kicking
In 2008, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum was hit with a perfect storm. Starting in the last quarter of 2007, steam locomotives 93 & 40 were taken out of service for repairs. The Adverse branch was also