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In which decade did the Virginia and Truckee Railroad cease operations in Carson City?

  • 1920s

  • 1930s

  • 1940s

  • 1950s

Answer

The Virginia and Truckee Railroad, which was a hub in Carson City for much of its history, ceased operations in the city in the 1950s. The railroad played a significant role in the transportation of silver and other goods during the mining boom, but its importance declined as other transportation methods became more prevalent.
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