V&T Railway

Fall day on a Rail Bike is the newest addition to the V&T train route and we couldn't pass this adventure up!! Booking was simple with going straight to the website to choose one of the four time slots for us and putting notes in for our other party to book along with us. Be sure to secure your seat with everyone as bookings fill up quickly. Email confirmations are sent out with all instructions on details of where, when and what to bring: (closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing (we wore workout clothes/yoga pants & shirts) H20, hat, sunscreen, light jacket dependent on weather, storage behind seat is small so no backpack or large purses allowed and MUST have a mask in buildings prior to loading up on the bike but once you and your party getting going you can take it off to enjoy the ride) so there is no confusion on location of the depot or what is allowed for the day of your FUN excursion, you can call if you have additional questions or concerns.nnThe Carson City Eastgate Depot is located about 5 miles outside of Carson City going towards Dayton, NV on HWY 50 East you will pass Eagle Valley Golf Course on your left to just where the center cement barricades end. Turn right onto Flint Drive, go, exactly .3 miles, turn left onto Eastgate Siding Road following the signs to Eastgate Depot and you will see the parking lot and yellow buildings - you can't miss it.nnUpon our arrival we entered the building to find the names of our party on a list, we received our handy sticker showing that we were there for the Rail Bike tour, paperwork to fill out and then asked to enter another building for a quick safety & how to along with some GREAT information on the history aboard a Freedom Rail bike along the historic Virginia & Truckee train route that we would be enjoying today plus at each end H20 & a healthy snack would be provided.nnWith four to a bike at $45pp, this scenic 90 minute tour was just what we needed!! We couldn't have picked a better weather day with fluffly big white clouds above, blue skies all around and the sun peeking out here and there - yep PERFECT day!! We saw the winding Carson River as we reached the Eureka Mill Rest area, were greeted by a herd of wild horses upon our arrival at the the Halfway House Stage Stop and enjoyed the crew use their gear/turntable to turn the railbikes around for us to go back. This is truly a unique way to see the Comstock area that has you getting a light exercise that isn't too strenuous as each Rail Bike is motor-assisted allowing all ages (6yo & older and able to reach peddles) that want to see the area in a different way to enjoy this FUN V&T rail route too.nnSo be sure to book your next FUN adventure soon and quickly as the fill up fast!! THIS is a MUST, we really enjoyed it and look forward to going back for their special Halloweekend Railbike Ride!!