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Slim Princess Engine # 18 waiting for passengers at the welcome home
party at the Museum. In the background is the train barn that houses the
locomotive. The barn was built with funds from FECM, Inyo County,
and Carson & Colorado Railway.

Slim Princess Engine #18 is Back Home

After a several month absence, the Slim Princess Engine # 18 is back at the
Museum. The train was delivered to the Durango & Silverton Railroad in
Colorado to allow the crews in Durango to study its operation. The Slim
Princess has a steam engine that runs on fuel oil and the Durango & Silver-
ton engines run on coal. Durango & Silverton Railroad is considering con-
verting to fuel oil and wanted to become familiar with the operation of a fuel
oil powered locomotive. The Slim Princess gave passengers a unique ride
between Durango and Silverton.

On November 2, FECM, ECM, and the Carson and Colorado Railway co-
hosted a BBQ fundraiser and welcome home party at the Museum. The par-
ty featured train rides, a tri-tip dinner, live music, and a silent auction. More
than 200 people attended and the event raised over $2000 for the FECM that
will go toward continuing support of Museum operations. The Carson and
Colorado Railway also raised funds for their organization.

Randy Babcock, author of SP Narrow Gauge 18 Steams Anew!, gave a
presentation on the restoration of Engine # 18 and its recent journey to Colo-
rado. The book is available for purchase in the Museum bookstore.

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