The 4th of July is always a big weekend at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. That’s when they pull their special collections out into the sunlight, like V&T Engine #22, “The Inyo”, one of the oldest running steam locomotives in the country. This year they have a new star to bring out, the McKeen Motor [...]
I went out to Carson River Canyon to give a tow to someone stuck in the mud. And as long as I’m out there might as well get some pictures, eh? The river is nearly at high water this time of year. Good time to go rafting.
Fridays are Park Days. We have a little playgroup that meets at Idlewild Park in Reno. Usually the kids are happy in the playground, but sometimes they want to wander around. Especially when the train is running, like it was yesterday.
On June 4, 2010, my niece Keirra graduated from elementary school. Next year she’ll be heading on to Junior High. More can be found at Flickr.
May 29, 2010. V&T Engine #29 arrived in Carson City to kick off the 2010 railroading season. In the chilly morning air it made quite the spectacle of steam and smoke as it strained to get underway while hauling 144 excited passengers back uphill. Here are a few photos of the show.
Last spring we went to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, one of the last seaside amusement parks on the West Coast.
