Speaking of the 'Slim Princess'...
What's been going on with the former N-C-O/SP #18 out in Independence? I had heard there was some interest still in getting the locomotive running; the group was if I remember founded by the late Myron Alexander (who was also involved with the BJWRR in Los Gatos). The plan I heard also involved laying some track somewhere; however, often when you hear of these plans, they often never reach past the pipe dream stage.
The restoration of the NG Brill railbus at Laws most certainly appears well-done. It's nice to know how much interest and activity there is with the old line in Owens Valley.