Nev. Northern Railway
One Night Stay in Caboose 22 at Nevada Northern Railway in Ely, NV
- Item Number
- 1336
- Estimated Value
- 115 USD
- Sold
- 111 USD to MTBFun76
- Number of Bids
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
The winner will receive a one night stay in Caboose 22!
Spend the night in the 19th century in a working National Historic Landmark rail yard when you sleep in a working caboose! Sit in the cupola and watch as the sun goes down. Imagine what it was like during the heyday of the railroad. It’s not that hard to do, you can see where the paint has rubbed off the walls, where countless conductors and brakemen have sat watching the train as the miles roll by.
At night, the rail yard becomes eerily quiet. Soon all you hear is the hooting of the owl that lives in the coaling tower. Climb into your bunk and you can visualize what it was like during the day. Soon morning comes and sunlight fills the caboose and the rail yard comes alive. Locomotives move about getting ready for another day of railroading.
Guests that stay in the caboose have access to the restrooms, showers and kitchen that are in the nearby bunkhouse. The caboose has room for three. The creature comforts are rather thin, and include a bunk and an oil stove. No electricity, no air conditioning (but not to worry, the evenings are always cool in the high desert), no wi-fi, no tv, but yes your cellphone will work.
Nevada Northern Railway is only 240 miles, an easy 3.5 hour drive, from Las Vegas. It is surrounded by mountain-fresh, cool air and blue skies. Cool off in the summer; play in the snow in the winter. Wide streets, little traffic and friendly people make Ely a great place with lots to see and do for a mini-vacation. For more information on Ely, see www.elynevada.net and www.elynevadaonline.com.
Item Special Note
Reservations are required. Maximum three people. Accomodations do not provide air conditioning. Expires Dec 30, 2013.
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