Nevada Northern Railway – Firecracker 100 - 100 Hot Deals
Auction Ends: Aug 2, 2014 05:00 PM EDT

Unique Experiences

Be the Engineer of a Steam Locomotive

Item Number
1023
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
549 USD

Item Description

Did you ever watch trains go racing by when you were little and dream - I want to do that! Now you can fulfill that DREAM. The Nevada Northern Railway Museum offers a unique program – Be The Engineer!

That’s right; you are the engineer taking a locomotive up the hill! You’re in the seat with your hand on the throttle, controlling the iron horse out on the mainline. 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 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.   

Feel the power in your hands as you slowly pull out the throttle of a 100-year old Steam Locomotive.  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 a once in a lifetime experience at once in a lifetime prices!

Share the joy and the cost! Two can share the ride -- and the throttle.
Must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license.
 
So bid on Your Dream and Grab the Throttle!
 

Item Special Note

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.  

Our highly trained locomotive crews will accompany you out on the track. Call (775) 289-2085 if you have questions. 

For more information click this link: 

http://www.nnry.com/pages/engineer.php