12-16-17 487 is simmering at the house and the tree glows by the cars.jpg (103.89 KiB) Viewed 6111 times
12-16-17 487 moves out to begin its day.jpg (197.01 KiB) Viewed 6021 times
12-16-17 487 is at the ash pit getting its fire cleaned.jpg (167.34 KiB) Viewed 6021 times
12-16-17 487 now has its cisturn topped off before the first run.jpg (200.54 KiB) Viewed 6021 times
12-16-17 487 is backing toward the train.jpg (200.75 KiB) Viewed 6021 times
12-16-17 487 is coupled onto its train.jpg (216.69 KiB) Viewed 6021 times
12-16-17 The train has been shoved back to the depot.jpg (210.61 KiB) Viewed 6021 times
12-16-17 Then pulled forward into a loading position.jpg (221.42 KiB) Viewed 6021 times
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:20 am
by Sharon Evans
Christmas train runs:
12-16-17 With nice steam effects in the cold air, 487 gets the first train underway.jpg (225.23 KiB) Viewed 6015 times
12-16-17 487 is by the wood shop as it heads to Labato with a nice load.jpg (223.47 KiB) Viewed 6015 times
Passing the tipple we can see the full coaches
12-16-17 The conductor is checking the air after the running brake test is signalled.jpg (221.59 KiB) Viewed 6014 times
12-16-17 Leaving the yard with Christmas train number 1.jpg (215.53 KiB) Viewed 6014 times
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:34 am
by Rick Calkins
More early morning action of the engine house, but a bit closer. Makes nice comparison with Sharon's earlier posting. She shows full view..
This video clip taken from pole atop restroom looking north during the same time period as above shot. The steam promotes a very surreal appearance to the objects in the picture. Disappointed that there is minimal sound.
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:34 am
by Mike Maguire
It's curious that they've blocked the crossing ...
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:44 am
by Sharon Evans
That is where they left them yesterday afternoon, I wondered that at the time. They are either going to have to move them now or 487 will run through north yard to get to the coal dock, the switch is fouled.
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:40 am
by Larry Gibson
Antonito is guiet but we may have a passenger heading for Chama!!
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:44 am
by Larry Gibson
Santa on the platform!
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:13 am
by Larry Gibson
Mrs Claus is out and about too.
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:55 am
by Mike Maguire
The train has moved back, clear of the crossing ...
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:30 am
by Rick Calkins
Great to see the posting from Larry and Mike. They certainly catch action I miss. This is the Video of the first Chama Christmas Train of 2017. You will notice that there are several interruptions caused by the stop action of the camera, and the need to restart one camera and then the north camera. There is no alternative since we are subject to the coding placed by the webmaster.
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:52 am
by Sharon Evans
12-16-17 The first run is shoving back into Chama with the jolly couple on the back waving.jpg (172.06 KiB) Viewed 6036 times
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:55 am
by Rick Calkins
The 2014 Chama Christmas Train had an open viewing gondola. Did not see one on the seven car train today.
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:38 am
by Sharon Evans
12-16-17 487 gets the second trainload of happy people underway.jpg (177.4 KiB) Viewed 6030 times
12-16-17 Riders on the back of the cafe car as train 2 heads out of Chama.jpg (166.59 KiB) Viewed 6030 times
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:49 am
by Larry Gibson
I've been away for a bit but it seems like more smoke at engine house???
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:00 pm
by Sharon Evans
Smoke from the heaters which is laying down on the ground, no 463 is not getting hot.
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:26 pm
by Sharon Evans
12-16-17 Second train shoves back into Chama with Santa waving.jpg (169.81 KiB) Viewed 6011 times
12-16-17 The third train pulls out of Chama with the sun almost directly behind it.jpg (174.73 KiB) Viewed 6000 times
12-16-17 The cafe car platform is totally empty as the third train leaves.jpg (170.87 KiB) Viewed 6000 times
From the return of the third train we will be dealing with the sun glint off the rails and other reflective objects.
If you look closely, the conductor is shielding his eyes from the glare
12-16-17 The third train shoves back in and no Santa on the cafe platform.jpg (167.31 KiB) Viewed 5991 times
In the spirit of full disclosure, I think he was just inside the door.
12-16-17 The third train is at the depot and winter pm glint is in full swing.jpg (185.27 KiB) Viewed 5991 times
12-16-17 The fourth train stops at the tank to fill up.jpg (164.88 KiB) Viewed 5987 times
12-16-17 As the 4th train gets underway again, we see a family and the conductor on the rear platform.jpg (172.57 KiB) Viewed 5986 times
12-16-17 The sun is getting low in the Chama sky as the 4th train returns with a full cafe platform.jpg (160.4 KiB) Viewed 5978 times
12-16-17 The 4th train is at the depot.jpg (137.73 KiB) Viewed 5978 times
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:20 pm
by Mike Maguire
Interesting flare effects in the south camera lens ...
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 4:08 pm
by Sharon Evans
12-16-17 The 5th and final train of the day departs Chama.jpg (140.82 KiB) Viewed 5972 times
12-16-17 Again the cafe platform is empty on the 5th train.jpg (159.64 KiB) Viewed 5972 times
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:01 pm
by Larry Gibson
Not Rudolf the Reiendeer but Santa riding above the blinking red lighting on the concession car platform to complete the day.
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:12 pm
by Larry Gibson
Last pictures with Santa at the depot! Fun for children of all ages!
Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:57 pm
by Sharon Evans
12-16-17 The 5th train is at the depot.jpg (146.41 KiB) Viewed 5952 times
12-16-17 487 has pulled the cars forward where they will spend the night.jpg (112.3 KiB) Viewed 5952 times
12-16-17 After a long day 487 is back at the house.jpg (110.56 KiB) Viewed 5952 times
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:18 am
