NEVADA GHOST TOWNS & BEYOND

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McKinney Tanks & The case of the vanishing Christmas Turkey

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Little is known about the beginning of McKinney Tanks, other than it may have been a stage and water stop. However, historic newspapers provide a wealth of information about the lives of residents in the early 1900s. Humor abounds and includes sled dogs who believe "mush" is something to eat and a turkey whose jailbreak freed him on Christmas Eve. Ghost Towning Driving between Tonopah and ... VIEW POST

Great Western Steam Up

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I was fortunate to attend the Great Western Steam Up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City before it opened to the public. V&T #1, "Lyon" Southern Pacific #18 Carson Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company. "Glenbrook" V&T #11, "Reno" The Virginia & Truckee #11 locomotive, the Reno, is famous. The 1872 engine recently returned home after a long ... VIEW POST

Duluth, Minnesota

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What does a Nevada ghost town girl do when she has a day in Duluth, Minnesota? Explore, of course! A Kia SUV isn't as fun as a Jeep, but it was more comfortable. North Shore Scenic Railroad Museum I started my day at the North Shore Scenic Railroad Museum. They have a great collection of items relating to mining and logging in the late 1800s. Then, I took the scenic train ... VIEW POST

Crankshaft, what?

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I knew this week would be crazy, but darned; I'm wondering what else will go wrong. It is probably not the best thing to consider as I'm flying to Duluth to get my little one from camp. I have had issues with traction control and losing acceleration in Honey Badger. Thank you, Steve, who walked me through replacing the crankshaft sensor. We noticed the lines to the transmission ... VIEW POST