SP #18, which last ran on SP’s narrow gauge Owens Valley branch was steamed up for the first time since being retired 60 years ago. The group is hoping to re-install rail between Independence and Owenyo, CA. The line was originally built as the Carson & Colorado.
Well done Carson and Colorado!
Steam dead? No, steam will never die. There’s too many people out there who love it too much. And what is this but a labor of love? Love conquers all, as they say.
Nice!
I looked at #18 about 23 years ago when doing a camping trip along the C&C ROW from Keeler to just northeast of Montgomery pass. The dry climate in Owens Valley helped keep the rust down.
I also remember some of the C&C rolling stock on display on the grounds of the Nevada State Capitol building in the 1960’s.
- Erik