The Ghost Train of Old Ely

20180609_111655.jpg

Oh my! We had quite a time visiting the Northern Nevada Railway!

20180609_111318.jpg
My wife- @jennybenny and Jacob (aka Mr Benson or Catboy)

Mr Benson is a three year old foster child we have had since he was a few months old. He has become a member of the family. Since he is obssessed with Thomas the Train, the trip to Ely, Nevada to ride the Ghost Train of Old Ely was a neat experience for us all! 🚂

20180609_111128.jpg

Before the train ride, we walked around the railyard. The indoor pics are at the engine shop where they work on the trains and other equipment. It was quite a sight to behold the 100+ year old steam locomotives up close! The wheels on #40 stand almost 5 feet high!

20180609_111830.jpg

20180609_110128.jpg

Time to board the train. There was a conductor that was all dressed up and played the part. I didn't get his picture. He was very serious and within character.
Here is Tom, our humble narrator

20180609_140239.jpg

The train took us west next to Highway 50 and up to Robinson Mine. It is still an active copper mine

20180609_144347.jpg

20180609_144528(0).jpg
This is what they did with horse thieves a hundred years ago. Train robbers got the same

20180609_144828.jpg

There were 2 tunnels on the ride. Enjoy this short video as Mr B and his Hot Mom go thru the tunnel

Pretty cool huh!

20180609_152418.jpg

20180609_160942.jpg

WOO WOO!! GOODBYE! HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE RIDE

H2
H3
H4
3 columns
2 columns
1 column
Join the conversation now