V&T 2-8-0 #5, ex-Nevada Copper Belt 5

V&T 2-8-0 #5, ex-Nevada Copper Belt 5
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	Views: 490	Collection Of: Gary Everhart
Locomotives: VT 5(2-8-0)			Author: Gary Everhart

Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action		This picture is part of album: SP STEAM ALBUM

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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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