V&T 2-8-0 #5, ex-Nevada Copper Belt 5  Contributor's Pick!       
Originally built by Alco-Richmond for Nevada Copper Belt, it went tothe Virginia & Truckee in 1947.
Date: 6/1/1947 Location: Carson City, NV   Map Show Carson City on a rail map Views: 565 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Author:  Gary Everhart
V&T 2-8-0 #5, ex-Nevada Copper Belt 5
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Mike Woodruff General This is Virginia & Truckee #5 (second), an ex-Nevada Copper Belt standard gauge 2-8-0 built in 1925, and acquired by the V&T in 1946. The shot was almost certainly taken in Carson City, NV, as evidenced by the many trees lining the right-of-way. Compare to these photos: https://wnhpc.com/details/flickr7804626306, and https://wnhpc.com/details/fb1880755245276053 5/21/2019 2:44:56 PM

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