Engine 39
Meet Engine 39.
Meet Engine 39! The newest member of the “Rail City” fleet.
Rides are always free, but donations are accepted and appreciated.
Engine 39 will be seen rolling all throughout Sparks during big and small special events. The train is approximately 35 feet long and can hold anywhere from 12-15 passengers.
The 39 North Downtown board members had to take out a loan to purchase the train in time for the December special events in downtown Sparks in 2018. The train cost $22,215. The goal was to pay off the loan by the end of 2018. If we raise enough money, we will also purchase a caboose that is wheelchair accessible, and we have accomplished that!
Now that the train is paid off and we have the ADA accessible caboose, we just ned financial help maintaining the train. The batteries, storage, insurance, cost to clean fix, and replace parts add up to a little over $4000-$5500K a year.
We are seeking donations as our rides have always been donation only, but don’t come near what we need to keep this train rolling down the streets for all.
For more information, please contact Angela Handler at (775) 690-2581 or angela@39NorthDowntown.com.
Are you interested in donating to help support our non-profit? Or were you short on cash to donate when riding Engine 39. Well, here is your chance. We set up a Venmo to make it easy.
Any time you see this train, you can get free train rides. Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Donations will go to help pay for the train and train maintenance, as well as help support other signature 39 North Events.
Breakdown of Costs
- Train $22,215.00
- Caboose that is wheelchair accessible $3,500.00
- Overhead $5,143.00
If Funding Goal is Exceeded:
If the goal is exceeded the additional funds will support signature 39 North events and community projects.
If Funding Goal is Not Met:
We will continue fundraising until we pay off the Engine 39 loan.
Check out Engine 39 in action at the Sparks Hometown Parade.
Do you have a Non-Profit event happening in Sparks you would like to have Engine 39 at to help bring more people. Contact Angela Handler at (775) 690-2581 or angela@39NorthDowntown.com.
Engine 39 is Sponsored by:
