VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ABOUT

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad Historical Society is a non-profit 501( C ) (3) educational corporation established December 14, 2009.

 

Our mission is to promote and encourage research into the history of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, 1869-1905 and the Virginia and Truckee Railway, 1905-1950, including their affiliates, connecting rail lines and the Comstock area in general, with the purpose of educating the public through publications and presentations of these findings.

 

Additionally, the Historical Society advocates for, and assists in, the preservation of Virginia and Truckee Railroad Locomotives, Motor Cars, Rolling Stock, Equipment, Facilities, Buildings and Artifacts through fundraising activities and other appropriate endeavors.

 

All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.