Slim Princess #18 - Independence, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Free2bme29
N 36° 48.363 W 118° 12.134
11S E 392756 N 4074031
This is a Southern Pacific Narrow Gauge locomotive sitting in a park at the north end of Independence.
Waymark Code: WM5WV5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
Views: 18

The locomotive was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works, and was a woodburner. The engine is a 4-6-0. She ran from 1911 until 1954. Her route was through the Owens Valley from Keeler to Laws. The following link provides a good history of the train as well as info on the efforts to restore the train:

(visit link)
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam

Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No

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No fee required.


How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Display is behind a fence, access is limited to viewing only.

If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed

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