Arrival of train 215: There is a surprise on the back of 215.
2018-06-28 Train 215 steams into Cumbres as it crosses route 17.jpg (97.99 KiB) Viewed 4230 times
2018-06-28 The 487 brings a 9 car train 215 into Chama.jpg (112.41 KiB) Viewed 4204 times
2018-06-28 The 487 comes by the tank.jpg (113.82 KiB) Viewed 4204 times
2018-06-28 As the 487 approaches the tank, that last car has an unusual roof colour.jpg (110.35 KiB) Viewed 4204 times
The train is passing the tipple and that car behind the parlor is different
2018-06-28 Good lord, I think it is the rebuilt old coach_.jpg (113.11 KiB) Viewed 4204 times
2018-06-28 The 487 is by the depot.jpg (99.35 KiB) Viewed 4204 times
2018-06-28 The 487 is slowing some as it passes the cam.jpg (100.27 KiB) Viewed 4204 times
2018-06-28 The conductor has put the step box down and people are getting off.jpg (101.33 KiB) Viewed 4204 times
Re: 6/28/18 Thursday
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:03 pm
by Pete Dahlberg
There is an extra car on 215. It is behind the parlor car and it appeared to be occupied. I believe it is one of yhr cars for 168
Re: 6/28/18 Thursday
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:24 pm
by Sharon Evans
Pete, it sure looks like it. It is narrower then the parlor ahead of it. I am holding off starting supper to get a lite shot of it when the train heads to the wye.
2018-06-28 The mystery car on the rear 1.jpg (101.53 KiB) Viewed 4201 times
2018-06-28 The mystery car on the rear 2.jpg (100.95 KiB) Viewed 4201 times
2018-06-28 The mystery car on the rear 3.jpg (101.26 KiB) Viewed 4201 times
2018-06-28 The mystery car on the rear 4.jpg (100.37 KiB) Viewed 4201 times
2018-06-28 The mystery car on the rear 5.jpg (99.76 KiB) Viewed 4201 times
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2018-06-28 The back platform of the Jackson and Sharp coach.jpg (115.04 KiB) Viewed 4190 times
There is lettering on the side but I can't read it. It has two jacks on the roof so 2 stoves which would make this a cozy car in winter.
Re: 6/28/18 Thursday
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 3:48 pm
by Frank Smith
Friends, the mystery coach is an authentic 1880 Jackson & Sharp passenger car #292. It will be displayed in front of all of those box cars I posted this morning. I will post more pix of # 292 in the morning. I am told it is very valuable and of course historic. We have received a $200,000 grant to restore it from History Colorado.
Re: 6/28/18 Thursday
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:27 pm
by Sharon Evans
They are working on a second car in Antonito I understand.
Re: 6/28/18 Thursday
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:43 pm
by Claude Wilkerson
how is the rebuild of 168 going
Re: 6/28/18 Thursday
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:51 pm
by Pete Dahlberg
That is also my understanding, but I don't believe that car is very far along. I believe the cab and tender for 168 are done.
Re: 6/28/18 Thursday
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:12 pm
by Sharon Evans
Pete, based on pictures that I have seen posted, you are correct as to the cab and tender. In fact the tender is finished. Also as we move into the 4th week, it is going to be interesting to see how the railroad's numbers are since the D&S is now not restarting steam through to Silverton until 7/12 at the earliest.
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:53 am