The Fillmore and Western is hosting the Mc Cloud River Railroad #18 which will be pulling the excursion between Santa Paula and Fillmore tomorrow, leaving Santa Paula at 2pm. Grab a camera and stake out your favorite spot along CA 126.

First the reassembly of the #14 and now this! I guess when the Fillmore folks get a need for steam they don't mess around.

S.O.

Hopefully those taking pictures will also buy tickets or this could end up being a very short revival!

this is interesting, as the 18 was leased from the V & T to do movie work, nothing I've seen about the lease mentioned excursion work. BUT, it's good to know she's running again. I just hope all the repairs have been done.
Steamcerely,
David D.

McCloud River #18 was operated on a trial run (first time) a week ago on Saturday May 8th in Virginia City. It was out of the shop late in the day; made a trip up to the VC station and returned to the shop; then it made a trip south over the road. Reported that there were some problems -- mostly minor.

I saw the operation and also got first hand information. No photos taken. I was just enjoying.

I understand that No. 18's in Filmore for the filming of "No Water for Elephants." Some wagons and other equipment has been borrowed from the Circus World Museum.

Jeff Terry

Also leased a former Santa Fe stock car from Orange Empire Ry Museum.

How long will the #18 be in Fillmore? Will it be opreating next weekend? I would like to come down and see it. Speaking of Fillmore and steam, how long until the #14 will be finished? TIA

Fillmore & Western also acquired a surplus wooden boxcar (M&SL 28124) from WRM for use in the movie and future tasks.