OM Being Moved

[Tim Davis]

OM is being moved from it's display location to down past the coal loading dock. It looks unhappy being shoved by the front-end loader....not a very noble way of moving for one so old and venerable.

[Rich Murray]

Interesting. She was moved to a area that is used by the Friends for work projects but, there is nothing on the schedule.

[Jason Rose]

Interesting. She was moved to a area that is used by the Friends for work projects but, there is nothing on the schedule.

I noticed that, too. Intriguing...

[jonathanc45]

they moved it so the 483 can be moved there when done

[John Hamman]

they moved it so the 483 can be moved there when done

Probably a dumb question (I have not walked that part of the Chama yard)- but I watched them on the cam put in the new ready track awhile back - it did not look like there was a switch or turnout to the rip track the 483 is on. I was wondering how they would move the 483 to the station track for display?

[Jason Rose]

The spur that 483 is sitting on is connected to the track going into the Engine House. The switch is near the door and there's usually a locomotive on it or near it.

Somewhere I have a photo. Just need to find it.

EDIT:

I've been told that switch may not have been put back. I don't know for sure. Does anyone else?

[Tom Casper]

I read on another board the switch wasn't put in but can be when it is time to move her.

Tom C.

[Jason Rose]

Thanks, Tom.

[John Hamman]

I read on another board the switch wasn't put in but can be when it is time to move her.

Tom C.

Tom and Jason

Thanks a bunch for clearly that up - I could never find a picture that clearly showed there was one there before either.

John

[jonathanc45]

i'm on the crew restoring 483 and we are do external outside work on the engine and i'm cleaning the side rods in the shed and there is still a switch sitting there

[Jason Rose]

Thanks Jonathan.

If you're a Friend, why don't you sign up for an account on the Forum?

[jonathanc45]

Thanks Jonathan.

If you're a Friend, why don't you sign up for an account on the Forum?

i think i did

[jonathanc45]

i may bring the real drgw 268 bumblebee from gunnison co to chama nm

[Jason Rose]

i may bring the real drgw 268 bumblebee from gunnison co to chama nm

You need to elaborate on that statement or I might begin to question your sanity.

By the way, the Friend's office has no record of your membership. You might want to call them and sort that out.

[jonathan cordova 45]

the c-16 from gunnerson co and i am one just a helper when i can

[Jason Rose]

Are you saying there is an effort underway to restore 268 to service? If so, what are the details?

[jonathan cordova 45]

yes there is a request to restore the 268 and keep it in the bumblebee color me and some of the other railfans are doing it

[jonathan cordova 45]

with me

[Jason Rose]

Cool.

Please keep us informed. That would be sight to see!

[jonathan cordova 45]

i will it will be worked on in durango co and then brought to chama

[Jason Rose]

i will it will be worked on in durango co and then brought to chama

I called the Pioneer Museum in Gunnison. This was news to them.