the tender is the star!

[Tom Casper]

Here is what happened last week to 487 at Antonito. It looks like it creeped backwards a little! Credit picture from the Narrow Gauge Discussion Forum. no name given for pic taker.

Tom C.

[Larry Gibson]

Is that what is meant by having a tender behind?? :)

[Tom Casper]

Larry, I dont thinks so! Nothing tender about this!

Tom C.

[Pete Dahlberg]

Of course it really helps that the tender has a full bunker

[Larry Gibson]

Larry, I dont thinks so! Nothing tender about this!

So True Tom! It's just something that leaves a steam railroader feeling coaled and thirsty.

Tom C.

[Tom Casper]

As another thought, i wonder if the draw bar got bent in the mishap?

Tom C.

[John Cole]

From what I am hearing damage was minimal considering what happened and no one was hurt, but it looks like (to me) that 487 did some sleepwalking. I hope steps are taken to prevent a repeat ever again.

[Tom Casper]

Thanks John. Chains under wheels are usually used to prevent movement. I wonder if the hostler was forgetting to put them under the engines.

Tom C.