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We're still several months from seeing coal smoke in Chama and Antonito. So, here's a little something to break up the monotony of the winter off-season.

Recorded September 17, 2011




I finally have some time to edit my footage from last September and will post a few more videos soon.

Nice job, Jason. As always, a pleasure to see the results of your talent and skills. Keep 'em comin'!

Steve

Three comments then a question. First another great video, second I love the Cresco shot, and lastly this video really shows off the great job the ballast folks have been doing, looks terrific!

Now for the question approx when were cattle guards first used on the CTSRR?

Thanks in advance, Russ

Thanks Russ.

I can't answer the question about the cattle guards. But, it seems like they would've had to have been there before the C&T. Hasn't there always been free-range cattle up there?

I have a 22" LCD monitor, and I put the video in full screen mode. I enjoyed it very much. However, the video is defective. The smoke was blowing right in my face, however, I could not smell the coal!

Greg

Greg, I tried to make a coal scented candle once. Think "aroma therapy" for railfans. It didn't work like I wanted it to, but at least the house is still standing.

I have a lump of coal that I occasionally burn a corner off of for the smell. It's low-tech, but effective.

I herd that the cattle guards all got laid off. Any truth to this?

Steve Forney wrote:I herd that the cattle guards all got laid off. Any truth to this?

Ouch!

Jason Rose wrote:I tried to make a coal scented candle once. Think "aroma therapy" for railfans. It didn't work like I wanted it to, but at least the house is still standing.

I have a lump of coal that I occasionally burn a corner off of for the smell. It's low-tech, but effective.

I knew your condition was bad, Jason. I didn't realize it had gotten this severe though.

My condolences to Michele.