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There was a caboose on the end of the 216 as she pulled out on this pretty morning.

Jeff

Wonder if someone chartered it for today's 216?

Perhaps some of tonight's entertainment is arriving at Cumbres??

Possible, there is only one more Sunset train next week after tonight's.

Looks like 487 has gotten the call for tonight's Sunset train.

The crew of 487 let someone up into the cab to have his picture taken and blow the whistle. Good public relations though the people running around was a sight to behold. Some tourist railroads sell cab ride tickets, wonder if the C&TS or D&SNG would ever do that? I rode in the cab of the V&T when I was there. Just think of riding from Chama or Antonito to Osier in the cab and the rest of the way in coach. They could switch people at Osier.

Sharon, that was fun to see. Hopefully, Larry S. was recording and got that one. It was right around 4pm (local time).

Jeff

As I watch people, one thing that always amazes me is how they will tend to shot on the shady side of a subject even when the sunny side is open to use.

That's why your photos are better than their photos.

My dad always looked up to see where the sun was when he had a camera in his hand, and I picked up that from him.

On the other hand, sometimes you don't have a choice.

(Pic is today's 215 rolling in a little late.)

Jeff

Jeff Schrimmer wrote:Sharon, that was fun to see. Hopefully, Larry S. was recording and got that one. It was right around 4pm (local time).

Jeff

Ask and you shall receive!! Yes I was watching, thought it was a fantastic moment and have the video ready to upload with the group tonight.

The 489 brings an 8 car train 215 into Chama as 487 waits to take out the 226.

Sharon Evans wrote:The crew of 487 let someone up into the cab to have his picture taken and blow the whistle. Good public relations though the people running around was a sight to behold. Some tourist railroads sell cab ride tickets, wonder if the C&TS or D&SNG would ever do that? I rode in the cab of the V&T when I was there. Just think of riding from Chama or Antonito to Osier in the cab and the rest of the way in coach. They could switch people at Osier.

It's a great idea. However there is no way to stay clean when doing any climbing. There is just too much coal dust and cinders blowing around. Also there is very limited space to stand when the fireman is really working.

Here's today's video recap. A relatively quiet day in the yard compared to the last few days. 463 made a trip to the ash pit and for water this morning, otherwise between trains it was quiet until 487 started to get ready for the dinner train. Less than 30 days left to the season -- goes by too fast!!

09-19-15 Train 216 Departure

09-19-15 Great PR Move -- I don't normally post much that's specific to the folks visiting the yard, but in this case I think I am going to make an exception to that rule. This young man walked up to one of the crew members of 487, obviously asking about blowing the whistle. In doing so the crew allowed him to get up in the cab as he called his friends and family to watch and take some pictures. The excitement as he got off the locomotive was priceless for him. Wonderful PR move, and gesture by the crew.

09-19-15 Train 215 Arrives with 489 leading, as 484 awaits her turn for the dinner train.



09-19-15 489 heads for the barn, the fire speeder readies for the run, and 487 takes out the dinner train.

Larry Sullivan wrote:09-19-15 Great PR Move -- I don't normally post much that's specific to the folks visiting the yard, but in this case I think I am going to make an exception to that rule. This young man walked up to one of the crew members of 487, obviously asking about blowing the whistle. In doing so the crew allowed him to get up in the cab as he called his friends and family to watch and take some pictures. The excitement as he got off the locomotive was priceless for him. Wonderful PR move, and gesture by the crew.

Priceless moment!! Reminds me of that first time for me.. IC 4-6-2 loco at my grandparent's on a visit at age 5. Made me a lifetime fan of the RR. Proof again that the C&TS RR is one special place!! Perhaps the best thing caught by the camera this season!
Thanks for posting it Larry.

I saw that. Neat! I think this kind of thing from the engine crews
does more to get youngsters interested than anything else could. I
remember, when I was about four years old I got invited into the cab
of a PRR GG1 at the depot at Glenn Mills, PA. What a thrill! After
we moved to Colorado Springs in 1947, Mom often took me down to the
D&RGW/CRI&P Depot to see trains come in. Once, when I was about
seven, we went to pick my Dad up from the Rock Island's Rocky Mt.
Rocket, and I got a cab ride on a CRI&P 4-6-2 from the Depot to the roundhouse
where the engine would be serviced for the next day's run east. If I hadn't been hooked before,
that did the trick. I recall my Dad wasn't too happy as he was in a hurry to get home.
Oh, well..... -- Ed

Ed Stabler wrote:I saw that. Neat! I think this kind of thing from the engine crews
does more to get youngsters interested than anything else could. I
remember, when I was about four years old I got invited into the cab
of a PRR GG1 at the depot at Glenn Mills, PA. What a thrill! After
we moved to Colorado Springs in 1947, Mom often took me down to the
D&RGW/CRI&P Depot to see trains come in. Once, when I was about
seven, we went to pick my Dad up from the Rock Island's Rocky Mt.
Rocket, and I got a cab ride on a CRI&P 4-6-2 from the Depot to the roundhouse
where the engine would be serviced for the next day's run east. If I hadn't been hooked before,
that did the trick. I recall my Dad wasn't too happy as he was in a hurry to get home.
Oh, well..... -- Ed

Neat story Ed - thanks for sharing!!!!

Caught 487 heading for service at 9:15 after returning with Dinner Train. Heads for ashpit and then to water tank.

09-19-15 The penultimate dinner train of the season returns at about 8:40 local time.