Press release The Carson & Colorado Railway finally got to Colorado. The famed narrow gauge line originally ran from Mound House, Nevada, to Keeler, California, on the shores of the Owens Lake, making the “Colorado” in the name more of a dream than a real destination. That dream came true August 23 and 24 when […]
Press release Enjoy A Day With The Slim Princess At The Eastern California Museum The Carson & Colorado Rail Way invites everyone to enjoy a day with the Slim Princess Locomotive #18 on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Eastern California Museum in Independence. The all-volunteer crew from CCRW will be firing up the historic, narrow […]
Press release Several hundred people gathered on the grounds of the Eastern California Museum Monday, July 3, for the dedication of the Larry Peckham Memorial Engine House, the new permanent home of the fully restored Union Pacific Engine 18, The Slim Princess. The narrow gauge steam locomotive was steamed up and rolled out of the […]
On Monday, July 3, the Carson and Colorado Railway and the Eastern California Museum will host the Slim Princess Engine 18 Silver Spike Celebration. The day-long event will celebrate the recent relocation of the Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge Locomotive #18, the Slim Princess, to the museum grounds. The locomotive will be steamed up and run […]
By David Woodruff This past Saturday October 17 the Carson & Colorado Railway held their 5th annual BBQ-fundraiser at the American Legion Hall in Independence. The event was huge success with a standing room only crowd of over 140 turning out to show their support and to enjoy a delicious tri tip dinner cooked “trash […]
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