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
I Finally Got To Blow the Whistle!
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
- Mark Bassett
It Does Come in Threes
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
- Mark Bassett
Saving Our Bacon
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
- Mark Bassett
Challenges
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
- Mark Bassett
Engaging the Younger Generation
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
- Mark Bassett
2012 Was a Great Year
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
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