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Virginia City Engine Yards, 1973

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Bob Gray, a rail fan from California who had ridden on the V&T on several occasions, started thinking about rebuilding the V&T as early as 1965. He started purchasing property and applied for easements to re-open the railroad. In October of 1973, Bob Gray completed the first part of his rebuilt V&T - a 40x100 foot engine house.

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