Virginia & Truckee Railroad

Nevada's Best Train Ride!

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Ride the Scenic V&T Railroad Today!

Masquerade Murder Mystery

Masqerade Ball on Rails

Behind every mask lurks a secret, every smile hides suspicion, and before the night is through… someone will meet a mysterious end. As the train winds through the moonlight of the Comstock's Flowery mountains, passengers become part of the story — observing, questioning, and piecing together clues from the suspects around them. In a murder mystery, anyone could be the culprit. And you become the detectives..... Read More

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Masquerade Murder Mystery

Ride the Pumpkin Patch Express

It's a Great Way to Get a Pumpkin, Kids Love It!

Halloween. It’s spooky season once more! Time to find that perfect pumpkin to light the dark. A pumpkin filled to the brim with monsters and creatures of the night. With such a heavy task, why not leave it to ones that are already experienced?
Come on down to the Virginia & Truckee in Virginia City, the most haunted city in all of Nevada, to find that perfect pumpkin! You’ll depart from the haunted 1870 Depot and Gift Shop on a Halloween train ride. You’ll travel in time down a 150 year old rail line.... Read More

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Pumpkin Patch Express

Ride the Graveyard Halloween Train

Spooky Nightime Halloween-Themed Fun!

Join us in Virginia City for a chilling ride through the haunted Comstock Lode! This Halloween, if you dare, we’ll venture to the Gold Hill Graveyard to meet the Executioner.

The 4-mile, 40-minute journey between Virginia City and Gold Hill transforms into a spine-tingling adventure on October 31 and November 1, as haunted and trapped souls emerge under the cover of night. This is an evening you won’t want to miss.... Read More

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Graveyard Halloween Train

V&T Candy Cane Express

Ride Our Long-Running Candy Cane Express!

The Virginia & Truckee is excited to bring back our highly popular Candy Cane Express for Christmas 2025! Following rails that have carried loved ones home for the holidays for 150 years, your train will take you from the cheerful and picturesque holiday-time Virginia City through the winter wonderland of the Comstock to Gold Hill.... Read More

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Candy Cane Expresss Tickets

V&T Electric Holiday Train O'Lights

Step into a world of holiday wonder as we invite you to embark on a journey like no other aboard the Virginia & Truckee Electric Holiday Train of Lights. Get ready to be captivated by the enchanting sights and sounds of the season as we transform our historic railway into a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and holiday cheer. It’s Christmas on the Comstock with thousands of LED lights!... Read More

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Train O'Lights

V&T Comstock Route Round Trip Diesel Train

Ride the Scenic Virginia & Truckee Railroad!

Narrated scenic train ride to Gold Hill and back. The 35 minute ride is by far the most famous of all American short lines. The ornate V&T trains hosted U.S. presidents and foreign dignitaries in their heyday. The V and T R.R., completed in 1869, also hauled millions of dollars in gold and silver ore from the mines of the Comstock. You may even see wild horses run alongside the tracks. The scenic Diesel Train runs daily 7 times a day. With the exception of the last 4pm train, you can depart the train, check out Gold Hill and return on a later train that day.... Read More

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Heritage Round Trip Diesel Train

Celebrating our 50th Season of Operation!

We began service on July 2, 1976 — just in time for the United States Bicentennial! Since then, we've been dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences and growing the scenic railroad season after season. Today, we offer a variety of themed trains throughout the year, along with our regular daily service from May to October. See below for tickets!

From all of us at the V&T, thank you for being part of our journey! Over the past 50 years, we've had the joy of bringing smiles to millions. We’re always listening to your feedback and committed to making every ride better than the last.

V&T Filmmakers

There's no better place than the V&T for making your next movie!

We offer so many features for filmmakers and photographers, starting with stunning vistas, historic equipment, an unobstructred four-mile section of track around American Flat, surrounding terrain ridge lines are clear and distinct for sky replacements... Read More

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Virginia City Depot:

166 F Street
Virginia City, Nevada 89440
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(775) 847-0380
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