Virginia And Truckee Railroad 1880

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  1. Aussierailfan

    Aussierailfan Well-Known Member

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    The system would be about 65 miles (104 km). There would be 30 - 45 trains per day. (including 2-5 passenger trains per day). This route would feature grades up to 2.2%, wooden trestle bridges, the locos burnt timber and several mining yards. This network mainly transported ore.
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    2 – Ormsby

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    3 - Storey

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    4 - Virginia

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    5 - Carson

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    6 - Comstock

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    7 - Nevada

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    8 - Humboldt

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    9 - I.E. James

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    10 - Washoe

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    11 - Reno

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    12 - Genoa

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    13 - Empire

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    14 - Esmerelda

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    15 - Aurora

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    16 - Ophir

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    17 - Columbus

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    18 - Dayton

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    19 - Truckee
     
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    20 - Tahoe

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    21 - J. W. Bowker

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    22 - Inyo

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    23 - Santiago

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    24 - Merrimac
     
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  3. jedi247

    jedi247 Well-Known Member

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    The V&T sounds pretty cool, especially with some old steam locos pulling freight and passengers. I just suggested some vintage routes and locos. This would fit.
     
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