Public Invited to Carson & Colorado Open House Weekend

Owens Valley railroad history will come back to life when the restored, historic Southern Pacific #18 steam locomotive will be steamed up and roll once again over the weekend of April 11, 12, 13. The free event is open to the public. The Slim Princess run on short stretches of track, tours of the Larry Peckham Engine House will feature educational displays about the locomotive and restoration of the historic SP Boxcar 1C, plus kids’ activities and a tri-tip dinner (suggested $20 donation). The event starts Friday afternoon, April 11, goes all day April 12, including the dinner, and concludes the morning of April 13. The locomotive is housed at the Eastern California Museum, 155 N. Grant Street, Independence, CA. For more info see Carsoncolorado.com or carsoncoloradorailway on Instgram.

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