Unique Experiences
Be the Engineer on TWO Different Steam Locomotives!
- Item Number
- 1001
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Opening Bid
- 2450 USD
Item Description
This is IT! Win this item and you will Be the Engineer on two different steam locomotives! Locomotive 93, a 2-8-0 built in 1909 by the American Locomotive Company for the Nevada Northern Railway AND Locomotive 40, a 4-6-0 built in 1910 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Nevada Northern Railway.
Locomotive 93 spent her career hauling the ore trains, she was built for power. Locomotive 40 spent her career pulling the passengers trains, she was built for speed! Win this item and you have the incredible opportunity to operate two original steam locomotives on their original track!
That’s right; you are the Engineer heading up the hill! You’re in the seat with your hand on the throttle controlling the iron horse out on the mainline.
You are the Engineer as you head down the track. Railroad crossing coming up, pull the whistle cord – let the world know that you’re coming! This is hands-on railroading.
You will tackle a 2% grade; go through not one, but two tunnels! And you will need to blow the whistle for those highway crossings! This is real life! It’s not a simulator, not a game, but in your face railroading. You’re responsible for getting the locomotive over the hill safely.
Bid on this package and you will be on your way to ringing that locomotive bell as the Engineer of two different original century old steam locomotives!
This is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Pricey, yes, but you're bidding for the opportunity to operate TWO ORIGINAL STEAM LOCOMOTIVES ON THE ORIGINAL TRACK! The combined age of the locomotive is 209 years old! So what are you waiting for Bid NOW!
Share the joy and the cost! Two can share the ride -- and the throttle.
P.S. To fire up a steam locomotive from cold costs about $2,000 per locomotive.
Item Special Note
So bid on Your Dream! Grab the Throttle and GO!
The successful bidder will need to make a reservation upon the conclusion of the auction. Winning bidders will have from 2014-2015 to do the experience that they won at the auction. Be the Engineer participants must be 18 years or older with a valid drivers license. To Be the Engineer requires successfully passing a short training and safety course. The experience can be split between two individuals.
Our highly trained locomotive crews will accompany you out on the track. Call (775) 289-2085 if you have questions.
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