Hazy Saturday 6/25/16

[Sharon Evans]

It looks hazy in Chama this morning as we await the start of morning preparations for train 216. There is the extra coach which was on 215 yesterday sitting on the main separated from the train for road access to the shops. Is it going back out today? Ridership must be good since we have seen 8 cars on the trains since Wednesday.

6.25.16 463 is smoking it up.jpg (154.45 KiB) Viewed 4161 times

6.25.16 463 is first to the pit this morning.jpg (151.07 KiB) Viewed 4161 times

6.25.16 487 is coming out also.jpg (137.42 KiB) Viewed 4158 times

Will it, is it, maybe it is????
As 463 moves off to take water, 487 comes ahead to have its fire cleaned

6.25.16 463 backs to the coal dock switch as the early sun hits it.jpg (165.89 KiB) Viewed 4151 times

6.25.16 As 463 enters the coal dock lead, 487 moves to the tank.jpg (161.94 KiB) Viewed 4150 times

6.25.16 Coal and water is what it takes to make steam.jpg (173.82 KiB) Viewed 4150 times

6.25.16 487 blows down as more coal is added to 463.jpg (165.02 KiB) Viewed 4150 times

6.25.16 487 backs pasts 463.jpg (164.54 KiB) Viewed 4150 times

487 is waiting for 463 to clear out of the coal dock lead

Morning preparation shots are continues below

[Larry Gibson]

It's 8:00, two hours out to departure here, early riders are starting to arrive and move about.

[Sharon Evans]

You and I both would get to the yard early to photograph the morning activities as they were happening. Bet some of these folks are there to document their great experiences in Chama. And you caught 487 doing its thing over at the house.

[Larry Gibson]

You and I both would get to the yard early to photograph the morning activities as they were happening. Bet some of these folks are there to document their great experiences in Chama. And you caught 487 doing its thing over at the house.

I'd be right here!! Or am I there???

[Sharon Evans]

When did you grab that shot, last summer? Be careful, some people may thing we have some voodoo means of taking shots like that remotely.

[Larry Sullivan]

When did you grab that shot, last summer? Be careful, some people may thing we have some voodoo means of taking shots like that remotely.

Sharon the remote control cam was installed during session C didn't we tell you???


Well, I can dream can't I??

[Larry Sullivan]

Ok - back to the day's coverage here -- do we have a shot at a double-header today? We'll soon find out I guess.

[Sharon Evans]

Ok - back to the day's coverage here -- do we have a shot at a double-header today? We'll soon find out I guess.

Right on it Larry!!!

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations continued from above
We have several possibilities here: This is a double header for effect; there will be an 5th coach; there is a caboose charter on the rear.

6.25.16 With 463 clear 487 moves into the coal lead.jpg (177.24 KiB) Viewed 4149 times

6.25.16 Now 487 gets its bunker filled.jpg (161.83 KiB) Viewed 4149 times

6.25.16 487 has come out to the hold position as 463 is coupling to the train.jpg (169.79 KiB) Viewed 4144 times

If you look in the left distance, you can see 487's backup light.

6.25.16 463 has moved the 4th coach back to train 216.jpg (114.41 KiB) Viewed 4144 times

Something we usually do not get to clearly see

6.25.16 487's road crew is checking over their charge.jpg (167.19 KiB) Viewed 4140 times

[Sharon Evans]

A little off the preparations but nice anyway.

6.25.16 A picture of the picture taker.jpg (161.45 KiB) Viewed 4148 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216.
Eight cars today so maybe someone in management thought a double header would be a nice touch for the Saturday riders and chasers.

6.25.16 Train 216 has moved into loading position.jpg (119.46 KiB) Viewed 4134 times

Fire patrol speeder is at the pit

6.25.16 487 has now coupled to train 216 as the helper.jpg (180.5 KiB) Viewed 4130 times

6.25.16 Hi ball Chama 216.jpg (125.03 KiB) Viewed 4108 times

6.25.16 487 and 463 get today's 8 car 216 rolling.jpg (167.05 KiB) Viewed 4108 times

As 487 clears the coaling tower, note all the fans photographing this train.

At this point the Chama feed froze so no further shot from departure.

[Larry Sullivan]

The last time I can remember them doing a double-header with less than 9 cars was back two or three seasons ago when they had slick tracks with the caterpillars. I'm sure they have a reason, would be nice for one of our locals to find out what it is.

[Sharon Evans]

The last time I can remember them doing a double-header with less than 9 cars was back two or three seasons ago when they had slick tracks with the caterpillars. I'm sure they have a reason, would be nice for one of our locals to find out what it is.

I remember the car host in my Parlor on a ride in early July 2012, talking about the heavy tent caterpillar infestation and the slick tracks.

[Sharon Evans]

Oh, great joy, not, the feed froze just as 487 passed the coaling tower.

[Larry Sullivan]

Oh, great joy, not, the feed froze just as 487 passed the coaling tower.

Didn't even get that far for me, and it's still down. Started to burp a bit before going totally down, so guessing an ISP issue.

[Sharon Evans]

Oh well, got to see the start of the departure.

[Sharon Evans]

487 has returned from Cumbres after assisting 216 up.

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6.25.16 487 passes the depot after spinning the wye.jpg (97.88 KiB) Viewed 4060 times

6.25.16 487 brings 489 out of the house.jpg (149.43 KiB) Viewed 4055 times

6.25.16 then shoves it into the east stall.jpg (170.39 KiB) Viewed 4055 times

[Larry Gibson]

When did you grab that shot, last summer? Be careful, some people may thing we have some voodoo means of taking shots like that remotely.

Last fall during trip with my boys! Couldn't resist the juxtaposition!:)

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: Had 7 cars on it which means they left the extra coach which 216 had yesterday in Antonito.

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There are people enjoying the ride and commentary in the open gon until the final moment

The parlor Colorado brings up the markers as the fire patrol speeder trails along behind the train

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6.25.16 The conductor signals for the stop of train 215.jpg (132.92 KiB) Viewed 4029 times

[Pete Dahlberg]

No help on why the doubleheader since I rode Antonio to Chama. We did encounter enough rain at Los Pinos to clear the gon but no evidence of any moisture from Cumbres to Chama.

[Larry Sullivan]

RPO has been moved back to it's depot spot. I see why I thought it had been wrapped, with the piece of plastic on top. All white primer however.

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