The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is hosting the “Star Spangled Steam Up” on the weekend of July 4th, featuring three operating steam locomotives, including a special steam-powered guest. The four-day event, running from July 3 to July 6, will provide train rides, historic lectures by local experts, and unique photography opportunities.
Virginia & Truckee 4-6-0 25, Carson & Tahoe Lumber & Fluming Company 2-6-0 Glenbrook, and Nevada County Narrow Gauge 2-6-0 5 will be the star attractions of the weekend. While both 25 and Glenbrook call Carson City home, locomotive 5 will be visiting from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum…