8/22/18 Wednesday

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations: Its a cool, wet morning in Chama.

2018-08-22 The hostlers have brought 487 out and are cleaning it at the pit.jpg (85.97 KiB) Viewed 3336 times

2018-08-22 The 487 has moved to the tank to fill its cistern and wash coal.jpg (97.18 KiB) Viewed 3336 times

2018-08-22 The hostlers are backing the 487 toward the coal dock lead.jpg (91.62 KiB) Viewed 3335 times

2018-08-22 The 487 pulls by the woodshop as it heads for coal.jpg (93.73 KiB) Viewed 3333 times

2018-08-22 The loader is filling the bunker of 487 with fresh coal.jpg (93.68 KiB) Viewed 3333 times

2018-08-22 The 487 has backed onto the train.jpg (106.23 KiB) Viewed 3326 times

2018-08-22 With the overcast day, we can see the train from the depot.jpg (80.75 KiB) Viewed 3326 times

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[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216:

2018-08-22 With the cool, damp air, the steam is condensing around the 487 which has mved the train forward into loading position.jpg (107.79 KiB) Viewed 3326 times

We may or may not be able to see the conductor as he gives the high ball this morning

2018-08-22 The parlor New Mexico is ready for loading passengers.jpg (78.15 KiB) Viewed 3326 times

2018-08-22 Something you don't see often, one speeder pushing the other one.jpg (98.53 KiB) Viewed 3324 times

2018-08-22 The 487 gets its 7 car train 216 underway.jpg (102.02 KiB) Viewed 3318 times

2018-08-22 Nice steam effect as 487 comes by the woodshop.jpg (100.81 KiB) Viewed 3318 times

The smoke and steam lingers at the south cam as the train passes

2018-08-22 The New Mexico is by the tipple as the 487 passes the tank.jpg (99.24 KiB) Viewed 3317 times

2018-08-22 The New Mexico is passing the tank.jpg (103.52 KiB) Viewed 3317 times

2018-08-22 The speeder is taking the main to follow as the last cars of the train round the curve.jpg (103.77 KiB) Viewed 3317 times

[Sharon Evans]

The last time the 488 pulled a train was 3 August.

2018-08-22 After a long hiatus, the 488 has emerged from the house.jpg (113.98 KiB) Viewed 3289 times

Just read the details of the Trains charter this weekend and 488 must be subbing for 483 in the consists so it got a new, temp number and Rio Grande speed lettering on the tender. Guess 484 will also get new lettering.

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215:

2018-08-22 The 489 comes into Chama with a 7 car train 215.jpg (88.06 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

2018-08-22 The 489 passes the tank as the parlor Colorado enters the yard.jpg (89.11 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

2018-08-22 The 489 is up to the tipple.jpg (85.92 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

Nice crowd in the open gon as the ride is almost over

2018-08-22 A smoke haze softens the image of the Colorado.jpg (86.12 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

2018-08-22 The 489 is passing the display train.jpg (76.08 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

2018-08-22 The 489 passes the depot as it slows.jpg (75.95 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

2018-08-22 The conductor has dropped off as the train is almost stopped.jpg (78.47 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

2018-08-22 The step box is down and the conductor walks back along the train.jpg (78.8 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

2018-08-22 The passengers are getting off after a most enjoyable ride back in history.jpg (80.56 KiB) Viewed 3269 times

[Sharon Evans]

Post arrival switching:

2018-08-22 The 489 is doing some post train switching probably to get ready for this weekend.jpg (86.6 KiB) Viewed 3255 times

This is one impressive string of cars behind the 489

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[Bruce McDowell]

Just read the details of the Trains charter this weekend and 488 must be subbing for 483 in the consists so it got a new, temp number and Rio Grande speed lettering on the tender. Guess 484 will also get new lettering.

Sharon, do you have the timetable for the TRAINS special this weekend? Time of Saturday departure, expected Sunday arrival? Your videos are marvelous but I always like to watch live if I can...

[Sharon Evans]

Bruce, the time is not posted on the C&TS site just that its running. I would think like most special trains, it will leave early since they are planning runbys. I will be recording starting before 7 am Chama time.

[Bruce McDowell]

Thanks Sharon - I'll get up early to watch the fun!