At the Throttle

by Mark Blackwell One has to ask, how does a child fall in love with trains? Was it the Thomas the Tank Engine movies and toys? How about having family involved with railroading in its glory days?

Upcoming Photo Shoots Nevada Northern Heber Valley Feb. 1–3, 2008Feb. 4–6, 2008Feb. 8–10, 2008Feb. 11–13, 2008Feb. 15–17, 2008 (Cancelled)\ If you think you were born one hundred years too late to witness the glory of steam railroading, then

IT IS DONE! Steam locomotive 40 crossed Gleason Creek on September 8th pulling the 1:00 p.m. excursion train. On the way back to East Ely, 40 ran through a banner commemorating the completion of the Gleason Creek

by Rae Nell O’Donnell I consider myself quite fortunate in having been born and raised in Ely, Nevada. All of my life I have lived with the sound of the locomotives, bells, and whistles of the Nevada

With jokes, fairy tales, and bad luck—everything comes in threes. Three little pigs, three blind mice, and three broken locomotives. It has been a tough summer here at the Nevada Northern Railway. First, we had our bridge

We never seem to run out of challenges at the railroad and at times, they become nearly overwhelming. Right now, the bridge repair project is finally in progress, steam locomotive 93 is down for repairs, and steam

Running steam in the 21st century is a challenge. On June 22, I was the conductor of the 4:30 steam excursion pulled by steam locomotive 93. We have been having axle troubles with 93 for a while,

Get three gray-headed railfans together and sooner or later, the subject will turn towards engaging the next generation in railroading. Railroading and society have changed since they were youngsters: working parents, September 11th, insurance requirements, frivolous lawsuits,

ELY, NV — As 2012 now comes to an end, its time to look back and see how far we have come. Our 2007 Strategic Plan now needs updating. As we move into a new year, this