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October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:30 amby Larry Sullivan
489 coaling and getting ready for some more work, looks like still two other hot locos, so assuming 487 and 488.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:39 amby Tom Casper
Actually there are 3 hot engines as two are on the left. The one in front is hiding the other, I caught it blowing off and yelled at the wife 3 hot in Chama. She could care less!
Tom C.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:43 amby Larry Sullivan
You are correct Tom -- 488 now down taking on water. 487, I assume, still in front of the engine house. Will try and get some video today as well, and am uploading some video - though not much from yesterday.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:14 amby Larry Sullivan
488 hooking up to the flat cars after getting a load of coal, workers taking off the ties, and then 488 pulled the cars up a bit, perhaps better position to unload.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:04 amby Larry Sullivan
488 moving the flats back and forth a bit, so the forklift can get a last load on a car. Looks like 3 empty flats now, one to go.
489 down by the wye, 487 still sitting in front of the engine house.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:29 amby Larry Gibson
Thanks Larry for watching and posting. Had to put the iPad down this morning and do things off RR.
Looks like another busy day. Apparently the hospital train will leave for Antonito on Thursday so today and tomorrow will be busy. Perhaps some major yard work coming too with all the track supplies if the snow holds off.
Here is a capture of when I was able to "peep" back in!
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:32 amby Larry Sullivan
Well Larry you did a heck of a job yesterday, so I figured I'd try to help out today. I'm supposed to be doing work around the house -- but yeah it can wait!
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:53 amby Larry Sullivan
489 heading out with another 3 carloads of ballast.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:57 amby Larry Gibson
Larry Sullivan wrote:Well Larry you did a heck of a job yesterday, so I figured I'd try to help out today. I'm supposed to be doing work around the house -- but yeah it can wait!
Agree with you totally...put off today to watch the wind down. Tomorrow you will have to carry the ball as I will be tied up. I'm sure those who miss it live will enjoy these updates.
Won't be long until the snow flies. Made this photo of "my tracks" in the yard last Dec 23.
That''s my shadow with this iPad I'm watching with now in the snow.
Enjoy the activities while they last!!!
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:01 amby Larry Sullivan
As I'm sitting here in 86 degree weather, that snow shot is really calling! (Though nice cool front coming through tonight).
FYI - your shot is flipped sideways, but looks fantastic.
I've got to be out a couple hours in the morning tomorrow, but will be here much of the day -- will gladly post what I can throughout the day!
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:20 amby Larry Sullivan
Video of the 489 ballast train.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:41 amby John Hamman
Larry,
I had to be away this morning - thanks for all of the fine pics.
John
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:54 amby Larry Sullivan
Took much of the morning, but now the final bundle of ties now removed, should see some movement soon I would think.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:29 amby Larry Sullivan
488 now hooking up to 497's tender and moving it to the South side.
487 moved into the engine house.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:40 amby Larry Sullivan
Video of the tender move - coming shortly.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:41 amby Larry Gibson
Larry Sullivan wrote:As I'm sitting here in 86 degree weather, that snow shot is really calling! (Though nice cool front coming through tonight).
FYI - your shot is flipped sideways, but looks fantastic.
I've got to be out a couple hours in the morning tomorrow, but will be here much of the day -- will gladly post what I can throughout the day!
Something about iPad pics and PC threads don't mix...tried again. They look ok when you post so never know.
Thanks for the updates!
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:43 amby Larry Gibson
497's tender moving....will 497 be going east Thursday?
No...it went to the swamp!!!
what's up with that???
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:56 amby Jason Rose
Geez... I step away for a few hours for work and come back to see 488 moving 497's tender!
Does anyone know why?
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:04 pmby Jason Rose
488 dropped 497's tender in the swamp.
For a minute there...
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:10 pmby Larry Sullivan
Ok - time to teach the new guy -- what's the car they are hooking up now?
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:14 pmby Jason Rose
I believe that is the Pile Driver
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:29 pmby Larry Gibson
Jason,
The north camera is sticking/ locking up....did the pile driver go into the swamp?
Larry
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:33 pmby Jason Rose
Cam is working for me.
Yes, Pile Driver is in the swamp. Looks like they're cleaning up the yard a bit. Maybe for some winter maintenance? They'd have to hurry before the white stuff comes.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:36 pmby Larry Sullivan
Yeah cam froze for me for a few minutes too, I was getting that server error message it puts up. Back to running now. Could be something with the net here too, getting heavy rain.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:39 pmby Jason Rose
I'm not watching it too intently. Mine could've crapped out and I didn't notice it.
It happens.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:46 pmby Rich Murray
For what it's worth, 216 more days
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:49 pmby Larry Sullivan
Rich Murray wrote:For what it's worth, 216 more days
The countdown has begun!!
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:49 pmby Jason Rose
Larry Sullivan wrote:Rich Murray wrote:For what it's worth, 216 more days
The countdown has begun!!
I guess I should put a countdown clock on the camera page.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:50 pmby Rich Murray
We had one last year. It don't pay to mess with tradition :)
Upon further reflection; that was for the 463 charter.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:52 pmby Jason Rose
Rich Murray wrote:We had one last year. It don't pay to mess with tradition :)
We did?
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:54 pmby Rich Murray
You question faster than I can edit. ;)
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:54 pmby Larry Sullivan
Moving several cars around the yard now.
Ok - Im about done for a while here, been fun today. Will see what I can do tomorrow. I'll get some vids of the pile driver and tender moves put up later, but time to get some real life stuff done for a bit.
Hope all enjoy the posts of the day!
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:57 pmby Jason Rose
Rich Murray wrote:You question faster than I can edit. ;)
Sorry. I don't remember the 463 countdown either.
But, I'll put one up. I assume Opening Day will be Saturday, May 24.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:06 pmby Rich Murray
Jason Rose wrote:Rich Murray wrote:You question faster than I can edit. ;)
Sorry. I don't remember the 463 countdown either.
But, I'll put one up. I assume Opening Day will be Saturday, May 24.
Most likely
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:40 pmby Gary Kimble
Wow guys this is awesome. Will there be any special runs? I saw a video of the train running in the snow a while ago.
Also, you refer to the swamp and I assume that is to the east of the engine house. How many tracks are there?
Thanks for all the pictures and video Larry. I can't take me eyes off this site.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:50 pmby Allan Kirkpatrick
Guys, Are you sure it was the pile driver that was moved?
It looks more like the derrick.
Any idea why they are puting it in the swamp?
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:03 pmby Larry Gibson
Here's a close up. It went into the swamp right after 497s tender.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:06 pmby Larry Sullivan
Video of the move of the 497 tender - initial move heading down to the wye. Will have second video for the trip back with the tender behind 488's tender.
2nd video
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:11 pmby Larry Gibson
Caboose drop and further switching around 15:00 this afternoon in last frame.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:18 pmby Jason Rose
Gary Kimble wrote:Wow guys this is awesome. Will there be any special runs? I saw a video of the train running in the snow a while ago.
Also, you refer to the swamp and I assume that is to the east of the engine house. How many tracks are there?
Thanks for all the pictures and video Larry. I can't take me eyes off this site.
The "Swamp" is the old sheep dipping tracks east of the engine house. It's close to the river and I suppose that's where the monicker comes from.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:19 pmby Larry Gibson
East Bound Freight Left at 15:12. Tie flats going over for another load? Interesting flanger is going too.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:24 pmby Larry Sullivan
Video of the Derrick move - I missed the bit going down into the swamp, that's when the camera died on me for a few.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:32 pmby Allan Kirkpatrick
Larry,
Thanks for the close up of the Derrick.
The Pile Driver has a vertical rectangular frame attached to a swivel base that allows it to swing side to side and to angle as well.
The hammer rides within the rectangular frame to drive the piles into the ground.
The vertical frame can be lowered so it can be transported.
Come to think of it, isn't the pile driver up in Antonito?
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:41 pmby Larry Sullivan
Allan Kirkpatrick wrote:Larry,
Thanks for the close up of the Derrick.
The Pile Driver has a vertical rectangular frame attached to a swivel base that allows it to swing side to side and to angle as well.
The hammer rides within the rectangular frame to drive the piles into the ground.
The vertical frame can be lowered so it can be transported.
Come to think of it, isn't the pile driver up in Antonito?
Thanks - I edited my post to correct it to Derrick. Also added in the 2nd video of the 497 tender move.
That's it for me today - another day tomorrow, I won't be around for early morning movements, but will later on around noon my time here.
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:02 pmby Larry Gibson
One last view as a loco skirts back from the wye to the engine house late in the day.
Post Season Day 2 continues some interesting moves in the yard.
Get some good captures tomorrow as I'm tied up and won't be watching live.
Larry
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:41 amby Jim Millhouse
The MOW that was moved was the derrick car and not the pile driver. I know this since I have been helping with that project for the last three years. Does anyone know if it will remain in the swamp for the winter and if so will it be placed back to where it came from?
Re: October 22nd - More action in the yard
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Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:43 amby Jason Rose
Thanks for the correction. Sorry for the bogus info.
I'll go study more so I can tell a Pile Driver from a Derrick.