09-18-16 Some early activity again

[Larry Sullivan]

Early activity again as 489 comes to ash pit. Well they came all the way to ash pit, then backed to West stall. Lots of wheel slippage backing, have to wonder if maybe frost on the rails.

[Edwin Frey]

Slippage... they were pulling/pushing another locomotive.

[Larry Sullivan]

Slippage... they were pulling/pushing another locomotive.

Thanks Edwin! Trying to catch up on the last couple days videos, and only half watching - glad someone has good eyes this morning!!!

[Sharon Evans]

We can see they results of 487's early switching, the stock cars in north yard are gone, probably back to the far end of south yard. The other loco probably was 484. Currently 487 is simmering in front of the east stall and another loco is in the west stall since steam is coming from the jack.

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[Larry Sullivan]

We can see they results of 487's early switching, the stock cars in north yard are gone, probably back to the far end of south yard. The other loco probably was 484. Currently 487 is simmering in front of the east stall and another loco is in the west stall since steam is coming from the jack.

Sharon the stock cars were moved last night -- will be part of the days videos - I'm getting to them!!! After the dinner train left they were moved. Working on the vids from the 16th now, will get yesterday done as well this morning.

[Sharon Evans]

Thanks, they kept the crew that went out to Osier yesterday busy on their return.

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations for train 216: 487

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9.18.16 487 is now down at the tank taking on water.jpg (132.8 KiB) Viewed 5227 times

9.18.16 487 backs down the main on its way to the coal dock.jpg (117.97 KiB) Viewed 5225 times

9.18.16 487 moves into the lead to the coal dock as the fire patrol speeder heads to the wye.jpg (123.5 KiB) Viewed 5225 times

9.18.16 487 gets its bunker topped off after its run last night.jpg (105.99 KiB) Viewed 5225 times

9.18.16 The hostlers are done for the morning and have parked the 487 down near the depot.jpg (129.06 KiB) Viewed 5225 times

9.18.16 Moving the repainted coach back to south yard.jpg (127.4 KiB) Viewed 5218 times

9.18.16 Switching done, 487 is now coupled to train 216.jpg (86.41 KiB) Viewed 5217 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 487 and 7 cars
There is a man who seems to be removing the lights from the poles at the storage reefer and kitchen storage car, movie related???

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9.18.16 The conductor gives the hi ball as that man removed another light.jpg (96.85 KiB) Viewed 5206 times

9.18.16 The conductor closes the trap on the New Mexico.jpg (95.19 KiB) Viewed 5206 times

As the 487 passes the tipple the fireman is stoking his fire.

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9.18.16 The New Mexico has passed the tipple.jpg (108.24 KiB) Viewed 5206 times

9.18.16 The 216 leaves Chama under a nice cloud of smoke.jpg (112.44 KiB) Viewed 5206 times

[Larry Gibson]

Just before 216 departs the light fixtures are removed from the platform most likely in prep for Tuesday's film shoot.

[Sharon Evans]

Gonna be real dark at the depot tonight!

[Pete Dahlberg]

Gonna be real dark at the depot tonight!

Since they aren't taking down the poles, it could be that they will be replacing the current fixtures with period appropriate fixtures.

It appears poles are now down - so much for that theory.
Also appears to be a bunch of re-enactors (maybe extras) heading down to South Yard area

[Jim Reynolds]

Having been in Chama last week for the Advanced Class, i learned several things regarding the movie and the passenger cars:

MOVIE: you can't see it on the cams, but the track side of the station was re-painted grey; once the movie is done, the movie company will be re-painting the station the original color an re-painting and lettering the tank to original colors (it badly needed repainting)
All passenger cars will be re-painted into C&TS red
The light posts are removed and will be re-installed and set in concrete this time (again paid for by the movie)

PASSENGER CARS:
C&TS is currently building two new passenger cars in Antonito - to be completed by next spring
After completing the new cars they will be re-building all the flat roofed cars into celestory roof cars identical to the newer ones
All the cars are built on standard gauge flat car frames, thus they are significantly wider than the historic D&RGW equipment, but much more comfortable for passengers

[Sharon Evans]

Yard doings: 463 is out being serviced, don't know if its going somewhere.

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9.18.16 463 is by tipple and almost to switch.jpg (123.76 KiB) Viewed 5187 times

9.18.16 463 is coming forward by the wood shop.jpg (128.77 KiB) Viewed 5187 times

9.18.16 463 is getting its bunker topped off.jpg (108.35 KiB) Viewed 5187 times

9.18.16 Looks like the hostlers are leaaving the 463 for a road crew.jpg (131.28 KiB) Viewed 5185 times

9.18.16 463 has backed onto the freight string in south 1.jpg (89.66 KiB) Viewed 5178 times

Last year didn't we have a charter freight by a cattle company group. This may be it again.

There are 2 cabeese and a rider gon and the last caboose has a drumhead.

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9.18.16 The train is almost on the main.jpg (131.02 KiB) Viewed 5174 times

9.18.16 The train has now backed to the depot for loading.jpg (125.56 KiB) Viewed 5174 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of the special train: 463 and stock cars, tank car, rider gon and 2 cabeese.

9.18.16 463 gets the special train moving and creates its own shadow.jpg (132.35 KiB) Viewed 5168 times

9.18.16 The people all seem to be wearing period clothing.jpg (104.96 KiB) Viewed 5168 times

9.18.16 We gat another view of the drumhead on the trailing caboose.jpg (102.26 KiB) Viewed 5168 times

9.18.16 The special is clearing the yard.jpg (116.66 KiB) Viewed 5168 times

[Sharon Evans]

Movies doings:
Goose 7 is now by the 483 and they are at work painting the tank again. I was not watching so do not know if they started it up or just pushed it.

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Thinking of the brown colour, GN passenger equipment in the later years, but before Big Sky Blue, was brown and orange. Now what would make it for me is the tank showing up with a big decal of 'Rocky' on it.

[Larry Sullivan]

Goose 7 was definitely running as they moved it to the North yard. Have to wonder if they will clear out the other cars on that track tonight or tomorrow, or what else they may put there.

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[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: 489 and 7 cars

9.18.16 489 brings a 7 car 215 into Chama.jpg (117.85 KiB) Viewed 5134 times

This is getting ridiculous, that same guy is in the open gon again.

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9.18.16 489 slows for its stop.jpg (89.52 KiB) Viewed 5134 times

[Larry Sullivan]

489 has the RPO now, lettered as the Great Northern Railway Baggage car.

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489 has dropped the RPO on the main, and now running around, heading to the North switches.

RPO being shoved to the South yard, likely to be hooked up to the coaches.

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After some additional switching in the South yard it appears 489 is done for the day, now getting sand. RPO and the two Great Northern Railway painted coaches are together, no idea if anything else will be on that train.

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[Larry Gibson]

RPO and two "GN" coaches assembled.

[Sharon Evans]

Have to laugh at these movie people. Most folks who watch this movie would not know an RPO from a baggage car, but any train buff will know its an RPO as well as GN never had narrow gauge.

[Pete Dahlberg]

Have to laugh at these movie people. Most folks who watch this movie would not know an RPO from a baggage car, but any train buff will know its an RPO as well as GN never had narrow gauge.

Of course if they are looking for mountainous or plains scenery, steam railroad with plenty of rolling stock (which can be modified/painted) then they pretty much have to come to C&TSRR and forget about whether GN was standard or narrow gauge. The other thing is the book for the movie could have be inaccurate to start with.
Finally they are getting the clear coat issue with the RPO taken care of.

[Sharon Evans]

Well my understanding from the Friends I spoke with at session E was that the stripping was going to happen even without the movie and they were actually repainting it in the original colour when the movie contract came in.

[Larry Sullivan]

Cams were in total freeze frame mode, and North cam was completely out, so no video - but 463 came back with the extra train about 9PM

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[Larry Sullivan]

Video for the day --

Train 216 departure



Goose 7 is moved from the depot track to the North yard.



463 departs with a freight extra charter.

[Larry Sullivan]

Train 215 Arrival



After turning 215, 489 did some switching getting the RPO (aka baggage car ) and the two coaches painted and lettered for the Great Northern Railway. All 3 were placed on the track next to the main.

[Jason Rose]

Having been in Chama last week for the Advanced Class, i learned several things regarding the movie and the passenger cars:

Thanks for the info, Jim.

[Pete Dahlberg]

Well my understanding from the Friends I spoke with at session E was that the stripping was going to happen even without the movie and they were actually repainting it in the original colour when the movie contract came in.

I agree, but it's nice to get someone else to pay for something that was going to be done anyway. It just leaves money available for other projects.