The leaves are noticeably changing in Chama and, sadly, we only have 4 more weeks to go of this season. Right now there is an 8th coach staged for todays 216 and 489 may be the power.
Morning preparations for today's 216:
9.23.16 489 has come out to the pit to begin its day.jpg (97.98 KiB) Viewed 3690 times
9.23.16 The early sun gives us the Golden Hours on the gold of the trees.jpg (120.73 KiB) Viewed 3685 times
It really should be called the "Golden Moment" for look at the difference between these 2 shots taken moments apart.
9.23.16 489 has moved down to the tank for a drink.jpg (99.03 KiB) Viewed 3685 times
9.23.16 489 backs down the main on its way to the coal dock.jpg (100.04 KiB) Viewed 3679 times
9.23.16 Nice steam on this cool, Chama morning as the 489 moves by the wood shop.jpg (101.9 KiB) Viewed 3679 times
9.23.16 The bucket loader is ready to dump a load of coal into 489's bunker.jpg (99.93 KiB) Viewed 3679 times
9.23.16 The hostlers are done for the morning and the road crew takes over.jpg (106.86 KiB) Viewed 3679 times
9.23.16 487 has come to the pit for morning service.jpg (93.79 KiB) Viewed 3674 times
9.23.16 489 has backed onto today's 216 with the extra coach.jpg (75.07 KiB) Viewed 3674 times
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:03 am
by Jason Rose
Sure is pretty there.
It'll be fall here in Houston in about 2 months. Supposed to be in the 90's today.
I miss Chama... where they actually have seasons...
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:57 am
by Sharon Evans
Departure of train 216: 489 and 8 cars
9.23.16 216 has now pulled forward into loading position.jpg (78.61 KiB) Viewed 3669 times
9.23.16 Right at 10 am the conductor gives the hi ball.jpg (84.36 KiB) Viewed 3646 times
9.23.16 The conductor is climbing aboard the Colorado.jpg (81.91 KiB) Viewed 3646 times
9.23.16 The 489 gets train 216 moving as it passes the wood shop.jpg (96.59 KiB) Viewed 3646 times
As the train passes the tipple we see nice steam and smoke from the 489.
9.23.16 Several people are on the Colorado's platform_.jpg (99.32 KiB) Viewed 3646 times
9.23.16 Train 216 is exiting Chama yard.jpg (99.97 KiB) Viewed 3646 times
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:47 am
by Craig Kumler
Where did the diesel go?
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:05 am
by Sharon Evans
They hide it somewhere for the movie, my guess in the roundhouse.
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:22 am
by Larry Sullivan
Looks like they are picking up the high lift machine - interesting, considering the repainting is not done.
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Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:45 am
by Sharon Evans
Wonder if the movie company is paying C&TS to do it. That man lift was probably rented by movie people so they returned it. If railroad does the work they can get it the way they want.
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:56 pm
by Sharon Evans
Looks like our chances of seeing 215 at the summit are slim again today.
9.23.16 Cumbres is socked in again this afternoon.jpg (36.78 KiB) Viewed 3588 times
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 1:59 pm
by Jason Rose
Sharon Evans wrote:Looks like our chances of seeing 215 at the summit are slim again today.
9.23.16 Cumbres is socked in again this afternoon.jpg
It's a good think they're on rails. They might get lost otherwise.
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 2:12 pm
by Sharon Evans
Jason Rose wrote:
Sharon Evans wrote:Looks like our chances of seeing 215 at the summit are slim again today.
9.23.16 Cumbres is socked in again this afternoon.jpg
It's a good think they're on rails. They might get lost otherwise.
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 2:13 pm
by Sharon Evans
Arrival of train 215: 484 and 7 cars There was a steady rain coming down at 215 came into Chama and unloaded
9.23.16 484 brings a 7 car 215 into a rain soaked Chama.jpg (90.97 KiB) Viewed 3566 times
As 215 passes the tipple there seems to be one brave sole in the open gon.
9.23.16 The New Mexico only has a wet trainman on the platform.jpg (105.99 KiB) Viewed 3566 times
9.23.16 484 is by the depot and almost stopped.jpg (66.24 KiB) Viewed 3566 times
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:44 pm
by Larry Gibson
4:45 FIRST SNOW in air!!!!!:) Jingle Bells soon???:):)
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 3:50 pm
by Sharon Evans
...and on the hill.
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 5:22 pm
by John Hamman
Anybody know from where they brough the cars now back in the north yard from?
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 5:41 pm
by Larry Sullivan
John Hamman wrote:Anybody know from where they brough the cars now back in the north yard from?
I'll have to look at the video, but that looks like the stock cars that were in the South yard. I'll have the moves as part of today's video.
bandicam 2016-09-23 20-44-30-265.jpg (100.7 KiB) Viewed 3536 times
Also it appears 463's tender has been re-lettered today.
bandicam 2016-09-23 21-08-44-317.jpg (99.27 KiB) Viewed 3533 times
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:06 pm
by Larry Sullivan
Today's videos -
Train 216 departs, today with an 8 car consist.
215 arrives in the first snow of the season, very wet didn't stick to the ground, but signs of winter ahead for sure.
484 did a little switching in the South yard, then brought a set of cars to the North yard. The tank car was put by the oil racks, and the stock cars next to the main. The caboose was brought back and put in the South yard.
After that move, 484 picked up the trainset from 215 and they added a caboose to the rear for tomorrow.
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:07 pm
by John Rinehart
Thanks for the videos Larry,
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:06 pm
by John Hamman
Larry Sullivan wrote:
John Hamman wrote:Anybody know from where they brough the cars now back in the north yard from?
I'll have to look at the video, but that looks like the stock cars that were in the South yard. I'll have the moves as part of today's video.
bandicam 2016-09-23 20-44-30-265.jpg
Also it appears 463's tender has been re-lettered today.
bandicam 2016-09-23 21-08-44-317.jpg
Hey Larry - thanks so much for digging up the video! John
Re: 9/23/16 Friday and leaves are changing
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2016 5:51 am
by Larry Sullivan
John Hamman wrote:
Larry Sullivan wrote:
John Hamman wrote:Anybody know from where they brough the cars now back in the north yard from?
I'll have to look at the video, but that looks like the stock cars that were in the South yard. I'll have the moves as part of today's video.
bandicam 2016-09-23 20-44-30-265.jpg
Also it appears 463's tender has been re-lettered today.
bandicam 2016-09-23 21-08-44-317.jpg
Hey Larry - thanks so much for digging up the video! John
You're welcome John! As long as the cams are running I usually get most of the activity.
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 6:57 am
