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Tom, I do have a cousin Gregory, and he used to work for the Church, but I think he has gotten over it. Since he lives in Redondo Beach, I think we’re talking about a different guy. The improvements to 395 don’t interfere with the old right of way. 395, instead of turning right onto Main St. will continue past the quarry, through town about at Graves St., and hopefully reconnect well south of town. Probably the best thing for travelers in a long time. Nevin, and others who may be interested, I had recently read a couple of articles concerning the V & T that might be of interest to one intending to model the railroad or one of it’s features. Two are in the Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette magazine. In the May/June 2000 issue, starting on page 49 is a layout of Virginia City that I think is pretty well done. It captures the essence of the place as it existed in the mid 1930’s. Since I’m more of a “stickbuilder” rather than a true modeler, and I know Virginia City pretty well, it would be an impossible task for me to perform. This fellow is good at what he did and is inspiring in his use of selective compression to create a model that leaves out 90% of what’s there, yet you’re able to easily recognize the place, and it does not inspire criticism. Anybody thinking of modeling this place, can learn a lot from this fellows efforts. Since the V & T has spurs to all the mines, and Virginia City is on the side of a mountain, this would be an excellent switching layout. In the November/December 2005 issue, is an article on the Eureka Mill. The Mill was about one mile from the V & T and uses a little 30” narrow gauge to transport ore from the incline railway, that connects the two, to the mill where the silver was extracted. Those itching to model a stamp mill will find fertile ground here. The magazine specializes in narrow gauges, two of which touch the V&T, and shortlines which the V&T was (52 miles). I’m thinking there is a lot more available in their archives. Mallory Hope Farrell has recently written a book on the subject. I got mine at the railroad museum in Carson City. It tells you what you want to know, and has pictures of what you want to see; probably the best single source material, and it has drawings and plans for those who kitbash or scratchbuild. Lilivalley, On that information you offered; I’ve been thinking of donating some time as a craftsman to the effort. I need the name and number of the guy that coordinates what gets rebuilt, and how it is to be done. Contact me at rrichard91320@yahoo.com. -rrick
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