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Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2018 4:49 am**

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 3585 times

: 2018-08-22 The 487 has moved to the tank to fill its cistern and wash coal.jpg (97.18 KiB) Viewed 3585 times

: 2018-08-22 The hostlers are backing the 487 toward the coal dock lead.jpg (91.62 KiB) Viewed 3584 times

: 2018-08-22 The 487 pulls by the woodshop as it heads for coal.jpg (93.73 KiB) Viewed 3582 times

: 2018-08-22 The loader is filling the bunker of 487 with fresh coal.jpg (93.68 KiB) Viewed 3582 times

: 2018-08-22 The 487 has backed onto the train.jpg (106.23 KiB) Viewed 3575 times

: 2018-08-22 With the overcast day, we can see the train from the depot.jpg (80.75 KiB) Viewed 3575 times

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Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:15 am**

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 3575 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 3575 times

: 2018-08-22 Something you don't see often, one speeder pushing the other one.jpg (98.53 KiB) Viewed 3573 times

: 2018-08-22 The 487 gets its 7 car train 216 underway.jpg (102.02 KiB) Viewed 3567 times

: 2018-08-22 Nice steam effect as 487 comes by the woodshop.jpg (100.81 KiB) Viewed 3567 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 3566 times

: 2018-08-22 The New Mexico is passing the tank.jpg (103.52 KiB) Viewed 3566 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 3566 times

Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:55 pm**

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 3538 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.

Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:50 pm**

Arrival of train 215:

: 2018-08-22 The 489 comes into Chama with a 7 car train 215.jpg (88.06 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

: 2018-08-22 The 489 passes the tank as the parlor Colorado enters the yard.jpg (89.11 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

: 2018-08-22 The 489 is up to the tipple.jpg (85.92 KiB) Viewed 3518 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 3518 times

: 2018-08-22 The 489 is passing the display train.jpg (76.08 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

: 2018-08-22 The 489 passes the depot as it slows.jpg (75.95 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

: 2018-08-22 The conductor has dropped off as the train is almost stopped.jpg (78.47 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

: 2018-08-22 The step box is down and the conductor walks back along the train.jpg (78.8 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

: 2018-08-22 The passengers are getting off after a most enjoyable ride back in history.jpg (80.56 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:00 pm**

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 3504 times

: This is one impressive string of cars behind the 489

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Posted: **Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:18 pm**

Sharon Evans wrote: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...

Posted: **Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:04 am**

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.

Posted: **Thu Aug 23, 2018 8:58 am**

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

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