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7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:31 am

by Sharon Evans

It is a quiet Sunday morning in Chama with 489 sitting in front on the east side and 463 in the west stall with just its fire box door visible, should be 487 behind the 489.

: 7-9-17 Quiet Sunday morning.jpg (113.94 KiB) Viewed 3548 times

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:01 am

by Sharon Evans

Morning preparations:
Based on recent mornings, they got somewhat of a late start today.
Today is another Cinder Bear train, so should get an extra coach for this.

: 7-9-17 489 moves away from the house.jpg (142.4 KiB) Viewed 3519 times

: 7-9-17 489 arrives at pit.jpg (140.73 KiB) Viewed 3519 times

: 7-9-17 The ash blown off at the pit glows in the sun.jpg (93.95 KiB) Viewed 3516 times

: 7-9-17 The 489 backs down the main to get to the coal dock lead.jpg (127.64 KiB) Viewed 3514 times

: 7-9-17 The 489 comes by the wood shop, which in 2 weeks will be a hive of activity again.jpg (138.19 KiB) Viewed 3514 times

: 7-9-17 The 489 gets coal added to its bunker.jpg (131.72 KiB) Viewed 3514 times

: 7-9-17 The hostlers work done the road crew is taking over.jpg (133.79 KiB) Viewed 3512 times

Guess the load factor today is such they can use the first regular coach for the kids.

: 7-9-17 The train has moved into loading position without an extra coach_.jpg (133.06 KiB) Viewed 3510 times

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:22 am

by Sharon Evans

Departure of train 216: 489 and 7 cars

: 7-9-17 The 489 gets the 7 car train 216 underway.jpg (130.33 KiB) Viewed 3495 times

: 7-9-17 The train is coming by the wood shop.jpg (133.09 KiB) Viewed 3495 times

: 7-9-17 The palor Colorado carries the markers this morning.jpg (122.53 KiB) Viewed 3495 times

: 7-9-17 The train is exiting Chama.jpg (118.88 KiB) Viewed 3495 times

: 7-9-17 Smoke trails from the 489 as the last cars round the curve.jpg (119.59 KiB) Viewed 3495 times

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:08 am

by Larry Gibson

215 is moving out of Antonito on time.

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:14 am

by Sharon Evans

The 488 is now making its first Antonito to Chama run after re build.

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:28 pm

by Larry Gibson

A mid afternoon shower up on top:

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:58 pm

by Sharon Evans

Being able to see this much of the last car probably means an 8 car train.

: 7-9-17 We can see the back half of the parlor at the pass.jpg (85.1 KiB) Viewed 3459 times

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 1:59 pm

by Sharon Evans

Arrival of train 215: 488 and 8 cars

: 7-9-17 The cool, damp air gives a nice steam effect as 215 comes into Chama.jpg (130.74 KiB) Viewed 3442 times

: 7-9-17 488 approaches the tipple.jpg (122.88 KiB) Viewed 3442 times

: 7-9-17 The parlor New Mexico brings up the rear this afternoon.jpg (135.84 KiB) Viewed 3442 times

: 7-9-17 Trip over the train is stopped at the depot.jpg (131.23 KiB) Viewed 3442 times

Re: 7/9/17 Sunday

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:23 pm

by Sharon Evans

The next fireman/engineer school is underway this evening so we will have extra trains starting tomorrow.