The Railway Is NOW Blogging!

A national landmark 19^th century historic Railway in Ely Nevada has an Executive Director who is now blogging?! Yes! I want to share an insider’s view of this truly marvelous cultural heritage called Nevada Northern Railway. I’m Mark Bassett and when I first started volunteering here at the Railway, I quickly came to understand its rarity and national significance. Now as the Executive Director, I look for the best ways to share my insights and knowledge with you, hence my blog! 

I know blogs are high tech but here at Nevada Northern Railway, it’s amazing to see 19^th and 21^st technology merging together. Century old steam locomotives using GPS speedometers powered by a century old steam-powered dynamo, is just one example of the combination of old and new.

   

Another huge 19^th century vs. 21^st Century dichotomy is training 21^st century young adults in 19^th century technology. Our mission at the Railway is to not just to preserve the equipment and buildings but perhaps more importantly, it’s about teaching the current generation the skills necessary to maintain our equipment that is more than a century old. This is another reason for my Blog…awareness for developing this skill set is very important, not only to the Nevada Northern but also to the heritage industry.

As the most authentic standard gauge railroad left in America, we continue to receive top recognition and awards. I attribute this to the outstanding dedication of our staff and volunteers. Travelers to the area just rated us Best Place to Take the Kids in Rural Nevada for the 7th consecutive year and we also are the Best Rural Museum in 2013 (3^rd time winner). Proudly, our Polar Express train experience is the Best Event in Rural Nevada for 2013! 

Ok, I’m told that blog posts must be short so I’ll wrap this up. I want you to know that I’ll soon be posting some details about our Auction which is going on now through July 28 because it’s a great way to purchase one-of-a-kind life time experiences at a discount plus you can help us preserve this wonderful place.  Here’s the link if you want to check it out now.

http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=nevadanorthernrailway

Please check back and share my blog with other historic railway and train enthusiasts. Until next time, have a full head of steam and clear track ahead!