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SP #18 Steam-Up, and C&C Restoration

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  • From: Cardiff, CA
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Posted by erikem on Monday, September 7, 2015 10:18 PM

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

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  • From: Henrico, VA
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Posted by Firelock76 on Monday, September 7, 2015 6:08 PM

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. 

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SP #18 Steam-Up, and C&C Restoration
Posted by MidlandMike on Monday, September 7, 2015 4:52 PM

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.

http://carsoncolorado.com/

 

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