11/08/2017 Wednesday Deer Sighting

[Rick Calkins]

Good Morning!

The video shows the North, South, and Depot camera views as they go from the late black and white of night to a colorful early morning. Frost and a few snowflakes are scattered around. The video plays well full screen.

Full grown and ready for winter, a plump deer is seen standing on the coal and sand track East of sand bunker. Not enough light available to determine whether it is a doe or buck. Your choice?
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[Rick Calkins]

Ed's final good-by.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we inform you that Friends Board Member Ed Lowrance passed away on Saturday November 4 at his home in Pagosa Springs with his wife Valley by his side. Ed had been project committee chair since 2006 and co-chaired with John Engs over the past several years. There will be no memorial services per Ed's wishes. Please keep Valley in your thoughts and prayers. Ed will be missed.---Tim Tennant
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[Rick Calkins]

Thus far, activity at the C&TSR Chama yard has been mostly inside the depot office and engine house. With a bit of time to spare, looked into a box of old videos from past sessions and found these jewels from the May 28, 2016 Season Opening Day.

Opening Day Preparation

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Train 216 Departs Depot

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Train 216 Heading North of Tipple

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Train 215 Returns from Antonito

[Rick Calkins]

Late afternoon sun highlights North Chama yard 50,000 gallon water tower.

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