The Carson & Colorado Rail Way invites everyone to welcome Locomotive #18 home on Nov. 2, 2019. The Slim Princess IS back in Independence after a successful “visit” with their friends at the Durango & Silverton Railroad . The classic Owens Valley engine will be steamed up and rides will be offered starting at 9 a.m. The day-long celebration will include a Tri-Tip Dinner, live music, up-close and personal views of the Slim Princess and a book signing featuring “SP Narrow Gauge 18 Steams Anew” Author Randy Babcock.

The Slim Princess Comes Home

DATE: Saturday, November 2, 2019

TRAIN RIDES: Steam Train Rides Start at 9 a.m.

COST: $20 donation, buy tickets at the engine house

TRI–TIP DINNER: 4 p.m., : $20 Donation

MORE INFO: 760-878-0258

WHERE: Eastern California Museum, 3 Blocks West of the Historic Inyo County Courthouse, Independence

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