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.

All Aboard for the North Pole

It is that time of the year again—the days are getting shorter, the weather is definitely colder, and we have had snow on the ground. Inside the engine house, the

Scary Times Along the Nevada Northern Railway

For the past four years, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum has partnered with community groups to offer the Haunted Ghost Train. For the next three Saturdays, the Haunted Ghost Train

Haunted Train Scary; Workload Scarier

The last Haunted Ghost Train of 2007 has rolled. After the last train was put away that night, those involved held a chili feed in the men’s waiting room of

Teen RailCamp 2007

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

Time Warp Photography

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

We Did It! Replacing the Gleason Creek Bridge

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

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