Skip to ContentThe V&T Railroad runs narrated 35-minute train rides between Virginia City and Gold Hill, and the original line once carried Comstock bullion down to Carson City.
Checked November 2, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- 1976rides began again July 2
- 35 minComstock Route round trip
- Nov 292026 holiday trains begin
- 166 F StVirginia City depot
Riding The V&T Today
The Virginia & Truckee Railroad says passenger service began again on July 2, 1976, as America celebrated its Bicentennial, and 2026 is the 50th anniversary. Its Comstock Route is a narrated 35-minute round trip by diesel train between Virginia City and Gold Hill; the next season starts Memorial Day weekend. A two-person electric railbike tour of the Carson River Canyon, run by partner RailZephyr, is planned for spring 2027 (about an hour).
- Holiday trainsCandy Cane Express, November 29 to December 20, 2026; Electric Holiday Train of Lights, November 29 to December 19, 2026; both visit Santa’s Village.
- Depot166 F Street, Virginia City, NV 89440; (775) 847-0380
- Times and faresNot on the page we read; they are on the railroad’s schedule pages.
The Original Railroad
The first V&T hauled Comstock ore and supplies. The Virginia City Tourism Commission says it carried bullion from Virginia City down to Carson City. Wikipedia (secondary) gives ground broken February 18, 1869, the line opened January 29, 1870, the spike for the Reno extension driven August 24, 1872, a branch to Minden in 1906, the Virginia City branch torn up in 1938 and the railroad abandoned in 1950. We have not read a museum page confirming those dates. The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City keeps V&T locomotive No. 25.
What We Could Not Confirm
These items were not read on an official page when we checked, so we do not state them as fact. Who can confirm each one is named.
- Daily train times and fares (the railroad’s own schedule pages).
- Dates of the original railroad: Wikipedia is the only source we read (Nevada State Railroad Museum can confirm).
- Whether the railroad runs in winter outside the holiday trains.
More to Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ride a train in Virginia City?
Yes. The V&T runs a 35-minute narrated Comstock Route and special holiday trains from November 29, 2026.
Sources
- Virginia & Truckee Railroad (official)
- Virginia City Tourism Commission (official)
- Wikipedia: Virginia and Truckee Railroad (secondary)
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Virginia and Truckee Railroad,” itsreno.com, checked November 2, 2026.
Coming Up Here
Candy Cane Express
Nov 29 - Dec 20
Virginia City Depot, 166 F Street · Virginia City & The Comstock
Holiday train ride run by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The organizer lists November 29 - December 20, 2026. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Run days, departure times and fares were not shown on the page we read.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
Electric Holiday Train of Lights
Nov 29 - Dec 19
Virginia City Depot, 166 F Street · Virginia City & The Comstock
Lighted holiday train run by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The organizer lists November 29 - December 19, 2026. Price: See event page
Not confirmed: Run days, departure times and fares were not shown on the page we read.
Add to Calendar: Google Apple (.ics) Outlook 365 Outlook.com Checked Nov 2, 2026 on the organizer’s page
2 events listed here, read on 1 organizer and venue websites. Every row shows the day we checked it. Dates change: check the organizer’s page before you go, and tell us if something is wrong.