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While doing my job first in the kitchen car then as a chronicler, I was able to grab shots of the trains departing Chama.
The 484 sits at Chama depot with train 216 waiting for 10 am.

Some detail closeups of 484. First the builders and superheater plates.

Valve gear

Running gear and oiler

Engineer's side of cab

Engineer and fireman going through their preparations for the upcoming departure
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Rear quarter shot of the 484

The trainman walking the train prior to departure.

The docents are in the open gon getting ready to enlighten the passengers.

Conductor Ray and a passenger exchange pleasantries on the rear platform of the parlor.

On Wednesday, 7/27/16, we were treated to a double header of 9 cars. Here 489 is pulling the 2 extra coaches from south yard.

487 was the helper and here we see it and 489 getting this 9 car 216 moving.

Later in the week 487 is at the head of 216 ready to depart.