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V&T Railroad St. Patrick's Day Event Train Leaves the Station March 14

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad takes guests back in time to help solve a murder mystery and robbery of the missing Shamrock of Killarney on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Jenna Goldberg

02 Mar 2026 — 1 min read

Image credit: Virginia & Truckee Railroad

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with "The Emerald Express Murder Mystery" on Saturday, March 14, 2026, leaving from the original 1870 passenger depot in Virginia City. V&T will take guests back in time to help solve a murder and robbery of the Shamrock of Killarney. Invite your friends and work with other passengers to solve the mystery on the Emerald Express.

Attendees can expect theatrical entertainment and fun with an animated cast of characters from Funtime Theater while experiencing legendary Comstock mining history on the scenic ride down to Gold Hill. Guests take their seat in an elegant Pullman car powered by a vintage diesel engine and enjoy appetizers, refreshments, and interactive entertainment with a St. Patrick's holiday twist.

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Meet at the depot on 166 F St. Trains leave at 2:30 p.m. (sold out!) and 4:30 p.m.
Tickets $64 per person, reservations available at www.virginiatruckee.com

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