OK mabee I’m a bit biased because I live there (on most weekends anyway) but this article ran in our paper. I support the museum by buying current and back issues of trains and other mags there, but this article has convinced me to join. For those that have never been there this railroad / museum is truely a trip to the past like no other and most worthy of support. Anyway the article:
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At the Throttle
Are you a NNRy member yet?
By MARK BASSETT
I am often asked, “How can you afford to operate a steam-era railroad in rural Nevada in the 21st century?” Well, there’s no two ways about it, it is a monumental undertaking. The size and the scope of the railroad are unbelievable. So how do we do it?
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The first wheel center is now on the first axle. The complete rebuild of the 93’s running gear was made possible in part because of member contributions. |
