Belmont Mine Fire

The Story of “Big” Bill Murphy Tonopah, Nevada – 23 February 1911 In the early morning of February 23 1911, fire broke out at level 1,666 deep within the Belmont Mine. With no time to spare a 28-year-old cage operator named Bill Murphy descended in the mine cage — twice Read more

Eastgate Depot

Out on the road in Nevada The V&T Railroad has a new train depot just outside Carson City, Nevada, called Eastgate. Your gateway to the Comstock Lode and the mining cities of Silver City, Gold Hill, and Virginia City, Nevada.