7/10/16 Chama quiet

[Sharon Evans]

It is 7 am MDT and the we see a nice quiet yard. On the east lead 487 sits in front of 484 and 463 is on the west lead. Soon the morning quiet will be broken by the preparations for the departure of today's train 216. Currently things are set for 487 to lead this train east all the way to Antonito with 489 coming back on 215.

7.10.16 Quiet before the morning preparations.jpg (137.14 KiB) Viewed 1611 times

7.10.16 Things can change quickly, 463 has backed into the west stall.jpg (145.58 KiB) Viewed 1609 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations: 487 today and currently there is a 4th coach staged on the main for Cinder Bear.

7.10.16 Under some nice steam, 487 begins it day at the pit.jpg (142.46 KiB) Viewed 1596 times

7.10.16 487 moves to the tank.jpg (167.7 KiB) Viewed 1592 times

7.10.16 487 backs down the main toward the coal dock lead.jpg (154.35 KiB) Viewed 1588 times

7.10.16 487 moves by the wood shop as it heads to the coal dock.jpg (179.31 KiB) Viewed 1588 times

7.10.16 Coal dust flys as the loader puts a scoop into 487's bunker.jpg (151.83 KiB) Viewed 1588 times

7.10.16 Hostlers have moved the 487 down near the train and the road crew will now take over.jpg (170.23 KiB) Viewed 1588 times

7.10.16 The operator of the fire patrol speeder adds water to the tank_.jpg (169.49 KiB) Viewed 1588 times

7.10.16 Train 216 is readyto move.jpg (119.48 KiB) Viewed 1584 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 487 leading 8 car train.

7.10.16 A young Cinder Bear rider is enjoying the railing.jpg (117.41 KiB) Viewed 1583 times

7.10.16 216 has just moved into loading position and the conductor is dropping off.jpg (130.62 KiB) Viewed 1583 times

7.10.16 As 216 comes by the wood shop, 487 is putting out so much smoke you cannot see the train.jpg (156.89 KiB) Viewed 1569 times

Passing the coal tower, the smoke haze almost obscures the north cam.

7.10.16 Passengers already enjoying the platform of the New Mexico.jpg (172.76 KiB) Viewed 1569 times

7.10.16 216 has stopped with the parlor by the water tank.jpg (158.94 KiB) Viewed 1569 times

7.10.16 Moving again after several minutes.jpg (165.08 KiB) Viewed 1569 times

[Larry Sullivan]

215 arrives with #489 in the lead. Folks standing on the platform behind the locomotive wave at the camera as they pass by, several others enjoying the sunny - though breezy - weather in the gondola. Looks like another day ends with happy passengers as 489 pulls into the depot.

[Larry Sullivan]

Videos for today -

Train 216 departs right on time, but as they are about to head out of the yard they stop for a couple minutes before proceeding up the hill.



Train 215 arrives this afternoon, sunny but very breezy afternoon in Chama

[Sharon Evans]

489 has done some switching including moving the extra coach over to yard 1. Also 484 is sitting in front of 463, so maybe it will go out on 216 tomorrow.

7.10.16 489 moves at a brisk pace as it come up the main after yarding the extra coach.jpg (162.91 KiB) Viewed 1516 times