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Chair Peterson and staff described the event as a tourism and marketing opportunity: Lydia (staff) and commission members said the event typically attracts location scouts, producers and studio representatives, and commissioners urged coordination so the train and depots can provide staging, period costuming and easy access for filming crews. The commission noted Film Nevada Day has previously led to scouting visits and productions in the region and described plans to provide local docents, on-train actors in period attire and logistical support to visiting production teams.

Commissioners asked staff to discuss feasibility with operations and Tom (operations lead) and to consider sharing some production costs; they asked that staff collect contact and location information for the Film Nevada Day organizers and reported they would explore using the steam engine if available that morning. Staff added that Film Nevada Day attendees are often senior industry decision-makers with strong potential to generate future production activity.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carson City - NV Commission for Reconstruction of V&T Railway - May 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners discussed hosting a Film Nevada Day industry tour on Sept. 29 that would start in Virginia City and ride to Carson City; organizers and commission staff hope to showcase locations and on-train period assets to visiting film executives and location scouts.","taxTitle","Carson City, Ormsby County, Nevada","taxId",4609,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531308,"Commission hears operations report after Mother's Day train stalled; refunds issued",179,3569000,3748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737&start=3569&end=3748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737/thumbnail_3569000.jpg","/articles/6531308/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Commission-hears-operations-report-after-Mothers-Day-train-stalled-refunds-issued","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531308-8146eb152d916188c215b9b0920c277f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158264&Signature=Ze2neBUXjs6DkbpZr0Sd1cQml8ZVLn1FQrauRVxbM1v6oZ3IuZWlKBxyLJb9iupjyc0ekEjNMoOfYXxQNr63fvrqxQf5PdH7q7u3oKo7RSIbsw--RBGF64uHG9H5tCf6ndseH8kT0MJ9v9Cv576G9Q0kkYVq374eqsan-jxaVKdTQHOhul7~96bd51W0H957nsh5FVmbcOlMD4ZDq~yZiee8eUCUiDp8bIuGbsW3h2TXFLBooseCpz~TLqSZ5AmWiJhHiEhkmkdejHauacKISX6tIU3gnB~CRAiah7U9rWA78vDP2eZi98wFvpHLGdkA1Ir6aNnawKGN~XRqy69wzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Operations staff told the commission that a Mother's Day steam train failed to make the climb after wheel slip caused by over-greased rail; all affected passengers were refunded and staff described steps taken to reduce recurrence.

Sherry Bailey, executive assistant, said the commission refunded customers on the Monday after the incident and that refunds to the commission totaled $15,250. Candy Duncan (filling in for Tom) told commissioners the engine could not gain traction because the track had been over-greased and wheels were slipping; sand and a diesel assist were used but the train was returned to the depot. Candy said most passengers were understanding and the depot and staff handled passenger needs.

Operations also reported other updates: Chris of Battle Born Rail said inspections had been conducted by the Public Utilities Commission and Federal Railroad Administration and \"everything looks good.\" The commission discussed equipment and safety steps: Chris said Battle Born Rail purchased another high-rail vehicle to serve as emergency equipment and is testing it.

Staff also reported on depot maintenance and a pending TravelNevada grant to help fund website content and portions of a rebuild (estimated vendor cost $17,725, with TravelNevada to potentially supply half). Candy said staff are preparing for Polar Express ticketing and intend to use existing seating charts to support assigned seating. Commissioners discussed the need to balance maintenance timing with the operating season and asked for engineering contracts and schedules to be returned to the commission for approval.","A Mother's Day steam train stalled on the hill after excessive greasing caused wheel slip; operations staff refunded passengers (approx. $15,250) and reported generally good track inspections and a recently purchased high-rail vehicle.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531313,"Commission hears marketing updates as staff and operators flag slower ticket sales",847,1091000,1938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737&start=1091&end=1938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737/thumbnail_1091000.jpg","/articles/6531313/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Commission-hears-marketing-updates-as-staff-and-operators-flag-slower-ticket-sales","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531313-f59ea6f709bf580222c145b788cdf148/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158264&Signature=TzTc0lyIBeCQJ4UY7i-yis54PwcmbhfmOUrlosVpAD2RdfQohhchLIoIwNIk7v0O1NwHdWJVFAYXxAfLFEvf-PaJjL-vNLMTwoR60zCOw80G0T9R8IfSqWI9pHtc4Q3iQ57NhHJB7P271Mw-AdgxYKFpoxDvE~ggxwjNZaI~RcZRa~8qGxwYftNxebu9Bx83CyBi5bjzPu6GWs9AQNlsaTQ3xf1G3D7ZSI86hdTAislnq7PG806LbFLE3yXuQkFYbE6dtSQVPncpAQ6wLzr-g8KbwSBB0i1gPzK0kVG2Lsp4j0n7YeXsBQ8aol9U28Hi6SEcSQHidn67HaHoXIATuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marketing contractors and commission staff reviewed this season's media, radio, outdoor and social campaigns and recommended expanding ongoing paid social and influencer strategies after initial campaign metrics. Operations staff said ticket sales are slower and more last-minute this season.

Melissa Dietz of Dietz Media and Marketing summarized the paid-media campaign: television, radio and online video ran in April and May and the campaign was extended on TV from four to five weeks after negotiated rates improved; Melissa said the television buy is now expected to deliver roughly 1.9 million impressions versus an earlier estimate of 1.2 million. She reported search cost-per-clicks of about $0.30 for search and higher CPC for other channels, and said online clickthroughs in April were 20% higher than March.

Regina Flores (social media, Lamont Media) reported organic social gains: Facebook followers increased, link clicks rose 365% year-to-date with about 2,000 clicks since January, and Instagram views rose 78% (54,000 views). Regina proposed adding YouTube and TikTok, running ongoing paid social well in advance of weekends, and using boosted posts for specific low-sales weekends. She and staff suggested influencer campaigns with trackable discount codes to measure conversions.

Operations staff and commissioners raised concerns about ticketing: Candy and others said sales are more last-minute this season and reported greater walk-up purchases; Candy supplied counts showing many weekend trains still below full capacity three days before running. Melissa proposed working with a local TV station on ticket-giveaway promotions (KTVN) and packaging tickets with local partners to incentivize advance purchases. Commissioners asked marketing staff to design ongoing season-long paid social and targeted boosts for weekends with lower historical sales.","Contractors reported high campaign impressions and social growth, but commission staff and operations reported slower ticket sales and urged ongoing, earlier paid social to boost advance purchases; staff proposed contests and influencer tracking.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531318,"Commissioners and contractors outline track work as Story County allocates up to $850,000",2037,777000,2814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737&start=777&end=2814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737/thumbnail_777000.jpg","/articles/6531318/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Commissioners-and-contractors-outline-track-work-as-Story-County-allocates-up-to-850000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531318-4be9c13845d020ad544968438d342021/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158264&Signature=hX2ZJsyY9A9YX3sAmVAkKTD0anbkAQsuKSISFmviMMmfMvEEUn2Nv8YwcCuT60uQMKRHAxtiVzd6msoK-RXLWIFU5dvjkN8qr0T5DvlxkMGW7GRNE8UvrxS9D~UH5nRq4a9tusxEOeAtxk-EiBKpYW7UZ8G~oGRZMXvdcr1cLq4E9fE8igKPns0Z3hx8MB4~Yfol3q2OObur4uiiiuOoh6TrPBnfxo7FMmUhBTHQnB1WmUlkgTXQwP0JjatCvLcbRNWZ6FqYvlOqP3Q54ROGTCs6unXJY1KVJE0cfoYWNOlcIhCEDIpWXAPPWTRLaOskxh0TVkM936-7KybhmrK-bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Battle Born Rail briefed the Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the VNT Railway on ongoing maintenance activities and inspectors from state agencies reported the track meets minimum regulatory standards; commissioners said Story County has approved an allocation of up to $850,000 from the county's veil (rail) fund for track improvement projects.

Chris of Battle Born Rail told commissioners, \"We've been pretty busy on the tracks. We got a list that we submitted to you guys a few months ago. We got 90% of it completed.\" He described remaining light maintenance, requests to add ballast and the need to address the Overman pit, where earlier work has required repeated maintenance.

Jennifer McCain, Story County comptroller, summarized budget changes that affect capital work and stated the county's contribution: she noted added capital outlay of $200,000 to be funded by Story County veil tax, bringing total capital outlay to $925,000 in the FY2026 budget package. Later in the meeting Leah reported requesting a Story County allocation to the commission \"and they gave me the money,\" referring to the request for an amount not to exceed $850,000 to pay for specified track improvements.

Commissioners discussed next steps: contracting for engineering and design (Wood Rogers was mentioned) and coordinating construction timing with the operating season. Commissioners asked staff to return with a design contract and a sequencing plan; staff identified that some work likely cannot be completed during winter weather and that final scheduling and scope will require engineers' input.

The commission noted inspections by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission and Federal Railroad Administration representatives had found the line in compliance with regulatory minimums, and members said they plan to use the new county allocation to address drainage, ballast and the Overman pit design issues.","Battle Born Rail reported near-complete maintenance work and requested track improvement funding; Story County provided up to $850,000 from its veil tax to support projects including work at the Overman pit and ballast/drainage.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6531322,"Nevada Commission approves minutes, payments and final FY2026 budget",34,172000,206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737&start=172&end=206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3558795-3c0edd04cf132acdf2ffcf22eb668737/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6531322/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Nevada-Commission-approves-minutes-payments-and-final-FY2026-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6531322-1bbfc047f84d4d6ac5d64f1ca13c1bba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158264&Signature=USz49mbRv2YVO~P0Jzs07UxhaQaZ3aQmkcZPYuIbnpzHMNEienZygnb3j9IaquLcDr56CIb8D6lAft5nZhLqvGxFl74T9ZCcPxit-fQYZrAcm-XSL8vm95RbN-VceUoHZSoZgkPd9L38oGvAn1Tmtx5Is6rLMJLcLzIfP1cnvt0t7-qKF4cG3Rpd3AwPsdooQnFo6cttaRMQosSyTWZ4gIHq3RbDJaWm2QwyvjPxmHxEsDnnaUWhGRV~lDZs-OV55bCVXTbLi3vkZvU1H4epspDnH-JrQufFzcANl1s9mI-93ueKpmHDZdtvHQvUSH5mMeooRd62ZbUP2IH1ghy42A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the VNT Railway unanimously approved the minutes from its April 23, 2025, meeting, authorized checks payable for March and adopted the commission's final fiscal 2026 budget after a public-comment opportunity required by state law.

Commission Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. and after public comment yielded no speakers, the commission took up routine financial business. A motion to approve the minutes of April 23, 2025, was made and seconded and carried unanimously. Commissioners then voted to approve $37,593.01 in checks payable for March; that motion also passed unanimously.

The commission reviewed an adjusted fiscal 2025 comparative statement showing adjusted revenue of $1,312,026.36 and expenses of $1,271,102.56 through March. Commissioners were told the deposit from Story County would appear in April statements. The commission then heard a bank-balance update showing $1,206,768.08 as of May 19, 2025.

Pursuant to NRS 354.598, the commission opened the public hearing on the tentative FY2026 budget; no members of the public spoke. Jennifer McCain, Story County comptroller, summarized changes from the tentative to the final budget, saying, \"The changes from the tentative to the final budget are an increase in professional services of $5,000 for additional grant writing, as well in capital outlay, we have an additional 200,000 for, various work on, your track that has been requested that will be funded by the veil tax that Story County receives. So that brings your total capital outlay to, dollars 925,000.\" After a motion and second, the commission approved the final FY2026 budget unanimously.

Votes at a glance: minutes (April 23, 2025) — motion carried unanimously; checks payable (March) $37,593.01 — motion carried unanimously; adjusted FY2025 budget report (period ended March 31) — motion carried unanimously; final FY2026 budget (as presented, with Jennifer McCain's changes noted) — motion carried unanimously.

Commissioners said they would sign required pages so staff could file the adopted budget with taxation.","The Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the VNT Railway unanimously approved meeting minutes, checks payable and the commission's final fiscal 2026 budget after a public-notice period; commissioners also heard monthly finance reports.","actionData","errors"]

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