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7/25/18 Wednesday Double header

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7/25/18 Wednesday Double header

Unread postPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 4:53 am
by Sharon Evans
Morning preparations:
2018-07-25 The 489 is moving out from the house to start the day.jpg
2018-07-25 The 489 is moving out from the house to start the day.jpg (109.57 KiB) Viewed 2242 times

2018-07-25 The 489 is now at the pit as 484 moves up behind.jpg
2018-07-25 The 489 is now at the pit as 484 moves up behind.jpg (96.48 KiB) Viewed 2242 times

2018-07-25 The 489 has gone to the tank for water and wash while 484 is at the pit.jpg
The 489 has gone to the tank for water and wash while 484 is at the pit

2018-07-25 Both locomotives are at the tank, 489 on the left and 484 on the right.jpg
2018-07-25 Both locomotives are at the tank, 489 on the left and 484 on the right.jpg (109.09 KiB) Viewed 2241 times

2018-07-25 The 489 backs to the coal dock lead.jpg
2018-07-25 The 489 backs to the coal dock lead.jpg (116.73 KiB) Viewed 2241 times

2018-07-25 The 489 has coal added to its bunker as 484 holds.jpg
2018-07-25 The 489 has coal added to its bunker as 484 holds.jpg (122.24 KiB) Viewed 2241 times

2018-07-25 The 489 gets its post coal wash as 484 continues to hold.jpg
2018-07-25 The 489 gets its post coal wash as 484 continues to hold.jpg (124.48 KiB) Viewed 2240 times

2018-07-25 The 489 is now waiting on its road crew as 484 gets coal.jpg
The 489 is now waiting on its road crew as 484 gets coal

2018-07-25 The 489 has gone into south yard and come out with another coach and open gon as 484 waits.jpg
The 489 has gone into south yard and come out with another coach and open gon as 484 waits

2018-07-25 The 489 has now coupled all the cars together for an 11 car train 216.jpg
2018-07-25 The 489 has now coupled all the cars together for an 11 car train 216.jpg (132.78 KiB) Viewed 2240 times

Re: 7/25/18 Wednesday Double header

Unread postPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:20 am
by Sharon Evans
Departure of train 216:
2018-07-25 The 489 has pulled the train into loading position.jpg
2018-07-25 The 489 has pulled the train into loading position.jpg (132.29 KiB) Viewed 2239 times

2018-07-25 The parlor has been spotted way forward of its normal loading position.jpg
2018-07-25 The parlor has been spotted way forward of its normal loading position.jpg (94.35 KiB) Viewed 2239 times

2018-07-25 The 484 has now coupled onto the 489.jpg
2018-07-25 The 484 has now coupled onto the 489.jpg (132.85 KiB) Viewed 2243 times

2018-07-25 Lots of smoke and steam as 484 and 489 get the 11 car train moving.jpg
2018-07-25 Lots of smoke and steam as 484 and 489 get the 11 car train moving.jpg (99.13 KiB) Viewed 2225 times

2018-07-25 The parlor moves away and by the depot-2.jpg
2018-07-25 The parlor moves away and by the depot-2.jpg (98.45 KiB) Viewed 2224 times

2018-07-25 To the tipple in short order.jpg
2018-07-25 To the tipple in short order.jpg (101.51 KiB) Viewed 2225 times

2018-07-25 The long train is passing the tipple as the locomotives put out a cloud.jpg
The long train is passing the tipple as the locomotives put out a cloud

2018-07-25 Its Cinder Bear day.jpg
2018-07-25 Its Cinder Bear day.jpg (102.79 KiB) Viewed 2224 times

2018-07-25 The parlor New Mexico is past the tipple as the locomotives are clearing the yard.jpg
2018-07-25 The parlor New Mexico is past the tipple as the locomotives are clearing the yard.jpg (111.73 KiB) Viewed 2224 times

2018-07-25 The parlor New Mexico is passing the tank as the 484 enters the curve.jpg
2018-07-25 The parlor New Mexico is passing the tank as the 484 enters the curve.jpg (110.03 KiB) Viewed 2224 times

2018-07-25 The last cars are entering the curve and heading east.jpg
2018-07-25 The last cars are entering the curve and heading east.jpg (112.22 KiB) Viewed 2224 times

Re: 7/25/18 Wednesday Double header

Unread postPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:32 pm
by Sharon Evans
Afternoon doings:
2018-07-25 The 484 returns to Chama from helper duty.jpg
2018-07-25 The 484 returns to Chama from helper duty.jpg (78.32 KiB) Viewed 2196 times

2018-07-25 Train 215 is at Cumbres as is a front end loader working the ballast piles.jpg
2018-07-25 Train 215 is at Cumbres as is a front end loader working the ballast piles.jpg (88.55 KiB) Viewed 2192 times

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Re: 7/25/18 Wednesday Double header

Unread postPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:29 pm
by Sharon Evans
Arrival of train 215:
2018-07-25 463 comes into Chama with a 9 car train 215.jpg
2018-07-25 463 comes into Chama with a 9 car train 215.jpg (105.85 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

2018-07-25 463 is passing the tank as the last of the train enters the yard.jpg
2018-07-25 463 is passing the tank as the last of the train enters the yard.jpg (106.27 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

2018-07-25 463 comes up to the tipple.jpg
2018-07-25 463 comes up to the tipple.jpg (106.41 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

2018-07-25 The train is passing the tipple and a few brave passengers are still in the open gon.jpg
The train is passing the tipple and a few brave passengers are still in the open gon

2018-07-25 The parlor Colorado is on the markers and the gentleman is working it_.jpg
2018-07-25 The parlor Colorado is on the markers and the gentleman is working it_.jpg (107.75 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

2018-07-25 The 463 is passing the display train.jpg
2018-07-25 The 463 is passing the display train.jpg (94.67 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

2018-07-25 The 463 is slowing for the stop.jpg
2018-07-25 The 463 is slowing for the stop.jpg (92.39 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

2018-07-25 The conductor has placed the step box and passengers are getting off.jpg
2018-07-25 The conductor has placed the step box and passengers are getting off.jpg (84.83 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

2018-07-25 A nice mix of ages on today's train.jpg
2018-07-25 A nice mix of ages on today's train.jpg (90.92 KiB) Viewed 2175 times

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