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by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:06 am

They were backing this locomotive into the west stall and the mid 40 temperatures created this shot.

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by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:34 am

Preparations for today's train: 489
The flat light this morning from the overcast is making these screen grabs so easy.

: 8.22.16 489 comes out to the pit to begin its day.jpg (135.24 KiB) Viewed 4367 times

: 8.22.16 489 has moved down to the water tank.jpg (138.94 KiB) Viewed 4365 times

: 8.22.16 489 is backing toward the coal lead switch.jpg (129.01 KiB) Viewed 4361 times

: 8.22.16 489 moves forward toward to the coal dock.jpg (144.28 KiB) Viewed 4361 times

: 8.22.16 Getting coal loaded into the bunker.jpg (101 KiB) Viewed 4361 times

: 8.22.16 Hostlers are done and 489 awaits its road crew.jpg (149.7 KiB) Viewed 4361 times

: 8.22.16 In this cool, damp air the hot water being used to clean the locomotive is condensing.jpg (152.58 KiB) Viewed 4360 times

: 8.22.16 489 is coupled to train 216.jpg (93.47 KiB) Viewed 4354 times

by **Larry Sullivan** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:40 am

Just a note from Larry Gibson on the 315 arrival. The process takes 2 hours to load in Durango, then a 3 1/2 hour drive, as it's 40mph maximum speed. At this point (as of a little while ago) they didn't know when a loco would be available to push onto the truck -- so arrival may be very late today, likely won't unload until morning if that is the case.

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:45 am

I really would not expect for the D&S to do anything until all 3 morning trains are out of town which should be around 9:30.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:47 am

Sharon Evans wrote:I really would not expect for the D&S to do anything until all 3 morning trains are out of town which should be around 9:30.

That was generally our conversation also - which is why we think it will be very late today before they get over to Chama, been trying to watch for anything in their yard cam over there, but lots of areas you can't see.

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:04 am

Departure of train 216: 489 and 7 cars

: 8.22.16 216 is now in loading position.jpg (97.16 KiB) Viewed 4352 times

: 8.22.16 Hi ball gives, the conductor is on the platform of the parlor.jpg (96.41 KiB) Viewed 4340 times

: 8.22.16 Nice smoke from the 489 as it gets train 216 up to speed.jpg (162.09 KiB) Viewed 4340 times

Train 216 is passing the tipple on this cool, damp day.

: 8.22.16 The train is passing the tipple_.jpg (121.18 KiB) Viewed 4340 times

: 8.22.16 The platform of the Colorado has the conductor and one passenger.jpg (143.2 KiB) Viewed 4340 times

: 8.22.16 The 489 is exiting Chama yard as the parlor passes the tank.jpg (142.36 KiB) Viewed 4340 times

by **Larry Sullivan** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:37 am

For those on the 315 watch, locomotive now on the truck in Durango.

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by **Jeff Schrimmer** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:47 am

Tender being loaded now on the second truck.

How long is the drive from Durango to Chama?

Jeff

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:08 pm

Larry S. posted about 3.5 hour drive at 40 mph.

by **Jeff Schrimmer** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:16 pm

I missed that. Thanks!

Jeff

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:42 pm

Just a few minutes ago.

: 8.22.16 315 in Durango.jpg (166.39 KiB) Viewed 4297 times

by **Edwin Frey** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:55 pm

As of 2:00, the engine is on one truck and the tender on another, just as Sharon's picture showed. No movement since then.

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:12 pm

If they don't get moving soon it maybe tomorrow before it gets to Chama.

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:22 pm

: 8.22.16 Now back to our main show, they are unloading a speeder in the yard.jpg (142.76 KiB) Viewed 4285 times

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:53 pm

I am a lucky lady, I just happened to check the pass cam and 215 was already there.

: 8.22.16 215 at the pass, early today.jpg (132.09 KiB) Viewed 4280 times

OK, on site reporters...
What is 215 doing at the pass?

: 8.22.16 What is going on at Cumbres.jpg (157.61 KiB) Viewed 4278 times

OK, on the 1508 he is gone. Could he have been doing a photo runby for some reason? I have already seen 216 do one at Cascade trestle for the PBS crew.

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:18 pm

Arrival of train 215: 487 and 7 cars.

: 8.22.16 487 brings train 215 into Chama.jpg (140.23 KiB) Viewed 4239 times

The open gon only has the docents in it this afternoon.

: 8.22.16 The New Mexico has a passenger, car host and trainman on the platform.jpg (161.61 KiB) Viewed 4239 times

: 8.22.16 487 is almost stopped as it passes the depot.jpg (104.31 KiB) Viewed 4239 times

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:29 pm

Its almost 3:30 MDT and no movement out of Durango. Anyone else but me think tomorrow?

Looks like they are tying it down to the flatbed.

: 8.22.16 315_.jpg (165.14 KiB) Viewed 4254 times

: 8.22.16 There seem to be people gathering around the trucks so maybe.jpg (166.15 KiB) Viewed 4239 times

: 8.22.16 315 is leaving Durango.jpg (171.71 KiB) Viewed 4236 times

: 8.22.16 Long shot, the locomotive is far left_.jpg (180.13 KiB) Viewed 4235 times

It will be 8 pm local before he arrives in Chama if they actually do drive through.

by **Jonathan Cordova** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:34 pm

http://durangolivecam.com/images/smelte ... ght%20Time)

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 3:54 pm

487 is doing some switching in south yard. Hopefully Larry will have video.

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:20 pm

The switching is basically to build 315's train. I'm not sure if there is any video being taken.

by **Sharon Evans** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:01 pm

I wouldn't think 315 could take more than 5 cars up the hill.

by **Tom Casper** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:08 pm

we were told 6 cars.

Tom C.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:43 am

Videos of the day --

216 Departure -

A speeder was brought in to the yard today, parked in front of the caboose on the Friends work track.

Train 215 Arrival - at the end we see Larry Gibson walking with new found Friend Bob Conry

464 moved 463 out of the West side shop to the East side lead after she had a boiler wash today.

There was quite a bit of switching after 215 came back from the wye, most in the South yard, but I'll try to find time to put a video of that together later today.

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