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8/31/18 Friday

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8/31/18 Friday

Unread postPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 4:45 am
by Sharon Evans
Morning preparations:
2018-08-31 The hostlers bring the 484 out from the house to begin the day.jpg
2018-08-31 The hostlers bring the 484 out from the house to begin the day.jpg (88.61 KiB) Viewed 3003 times

2018-08-31 Over the pit it comes so they can clean the fire.jpg
2018-08-31 Over the pit it comes so they can clean the fire.jpg (85.9 KiB) Viewed 3003 times

2018-08-31 Now its down to the tank to fill the cistern and wash coal.jpg
2018-08-31 Now its down to the tank to fill the cistern and wash coal.jpg (97.15 KiB) Viewed 3002 times

2018-08-31 With the overcast skies, we can see this blowdown.jpg
2018-08-31 With the overcast skies, we can see this blowdown.jpg (99.01 KiB) Viewed 3002 times

2018-08-31 The hostlers bring the 484 back toward the coal dock lead.jpg
2018-08-31 The hostlers bring the 484 back toward the coal dock lead.jpg (97.41 KiB) Viewed 3001 times

2018-08-31 Moving by the woodshop as they head to the coal dock.jpg
2018-08-31 Moving by the woodshop as they head to the coal dock.jpg (90.98 KiB) Viewed 3001 times

2018-08-31 At the coal dock, its time to fill the bunker up.jpg
2018-08-31 At the coal dock, its time to fill the bunker up.jpg (96.93 KiB) Viewed 3001 times

2018-08-31 The hostlers are done for the morning and have parked 484 for the road crew.jpg
2018-08-31 The hostlers are done for the morning and have parked 484 for the road crew.jpg (92.29 KiB) Viewed 2950 times

2018-08-31 The road crew has coupled the locomotive onto today's train.jpg
The road crew has coupled the locomotive onto today's train




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Re: 8/31/18 Friday

Unread postPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:16 pm
by Sharon Evans
Departure of train 216:
2018-08-31 The train is now in loading position as someone changes a lightbulb.jpg
The train is now in loading position as someone changes a lightbulb

2018-08-31 The 484 is getting its 7 car train underway.jpg
2018-08-31 The 484 is getting its 7 car train underway.jpg (83.73 KiB) Viewed 2947 times

2018-08-31 The 484 is passing the woodshop as it gives a nice smoke display.jpg
2018-08-31 The 484 is passing the woodshop as it gives a nice smoke display.jpg (88.46 KiB) Viewed 2947 times

2018-08-31 Sometimes when the 2 tipple cams are so far out of sync you can get funny results, the open gon in both shots.jpg
Sometimes when the 2 tipple cams are so far out of sync you can get funny results, the open gon in both shots

2018-08-31 Two fans are enjoying the platform of the parlor as the train leaves Chama.jpg
2018-08-31 Two fans are enjoying the platform of the parlor as the train leaves Chama.jpg (87.9 KiB) Viewed 2947 times

2018-08-31 Their light coloured cloths are evident as the parlor passes the tank.jpg
2018-08-31 Their light coloured cloths are evident as the parlor passes the tank.jpg (87.89 KiB) Viewed 2947 times

2018-08-31 The last cars are entering the curve as the train heads east.jpg
2018-08-31 The last cars are entering the curve as the train heads east.jpg (88.25 KiB) Viewed 2947 times


Re: 8/31/18 Friday

Unread postPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:17 pm
by Sharon Evans
Afternoon doings: There was a special train leaving Chama this afternoon, I think it may be the annual Cattleman's train to Osier and back where they have dinner.
2018-08-31 The 489 has come out to get ready for its afternoon train.jpg
2018-08-31 The 489 has come out to get ready for its afternoon train.jpg (88.96 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The hostlers have taken it to the tank to fill up.jpg
2018-08-31 The hostlers have taken it to the tank to fill up.jpg (84.42 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 They now back toward the coal dock lead.jpg
2018-08-31 They now back toward the coal dock lead.jpg (90.24 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The loader is adding coal to the bunker of 489.jpg
2018-08-31 The loader is adding coal to the bunker of 489.jpg (88.73 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The hostlers, preparartion done, have spotted the 489 for the road crew.jpg
The hostlers, preparartion done, have spotted the 489 for the road crew

2018-08-31 The 489 has coupled onto the special.jpg
2018-08-31 The 489 has coupled onto the special.jpg (70.51 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The 489 has pulled the consist forward so it can now push it back up the bypass track.jpg
2018-08-31 The 489 has pulled the consist forward so it can now push it back up the bypass track.jpg (92.39 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The shove is underway.jpg
2018-08-31 The shove is underway.jpg (78.6 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The train is now parked so the guests can board.jpg
2018-08-31 The train is now parked so the guests can board.jpg (72.05 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

Re: 8/31/18 Friday

Unread postPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:32 pm
by Sharon Evans
Special train departure:
2018-08-31 The 489 is now shoving the consist back to the south lead to the house.jpg
2018-08-31 The 489 is now shoving the consist back to the south lead to the house.jpg (75.56 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The special has cleared the engine house and is headed to the north end of the yard.jpg
2018-08-31 The special has cleared the engine house and is headed to the north end of the yard.jpg (83.54 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 Some of the passengers are enjoying the open gon.jpg
2018-08-31 Some of the passengers are enjoying the open gon.jpg (85.89 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The 489 is passing the tank as the yellow speeder is waiting to follow.jpg
2018-08-31 The 489 is passing the tank as the yellow speeder is waiting to follow.jpg (79.39 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The 489 is about to take the main as the open gon is under the tank.jpg
2018-08-31 The 489 is about to take the main as the open gon is under the tank.jpg (81.2 KiB) Viewed 2957 times

2018-08-31 The train is on the main as the speeder follows.jpg
2018-08-31 The train is on the main as the speeder follows.jpg (81.24 KiB) Viewed 2957 times



Well it was not the Cattleman's special since it came back into Chama around 3:20 pm MDT and caught me totally off guard since I was processing this morning material. I managed to grab video which will post in a bit. Maybe a charter since it only went to Cumbres and back.

Re: 8/31/18 Friday

Unread postPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:58 pm
by Sharon Evans
Arrival of train 215:
2018-08-31 The 215 is at Cumbres and based on where the speeder is parked, its 7 cars long.jpg
2018-08-31 The 215 is at Cumbres and based on where the speeder is parked, its 7 cars long.jpg (116.07 KiB) Viewed 2953 times

2018-08-31 We see 488 coming around the curve as it enters Chama yard.jpg
2018-08-31 We see 488 coming around the curve as it enters Chama yard.jpg (97.94 KiB) Viewed 2935 times

2018-08-31 Coming up to the tank as we also see the headlight of the speeder following.jpg
2018-08-31 Coming up to the tank as we also see the headlight of the speeder following.jpg (98.33 KiB) Viewed 2935 times

2018-08-31 The 488 is up to the tipple.jpg
2018-08-31 The 488 is up to the tipple.jpg (97.72 KiB) Viewed 2935 times

2018-08-31 As the train passes the tipple, we see a full open gon.jpg
As the train passes the tipple, we see a full open gon

2018-08-31 The New Mexico is on the markers as the speeder comes up to the tipple and 489 is at the pit.jpg
The New Mexico is on the markers as the speeder comes up to the tipple and 489 is at the pit

2018-08-31 The 488 is passing the display train as we see the cleaning crew waiting.jpg
2018-08-31 The 488 is passing the display train as we see the cleaning crew waiting.jpg (87.72 KiB) Viewed 2935 times

2018-08-31 The 488 is now slowing for its stop.jpg
2018-08-31 The 488 is now slowing for its stop.jpg (85.74 KiB) Viewed 2935 times

2018-08-31 The train is stopped and the conductor is placinig the step box.jpg
2018-08-31 The train is stopped and the conductor is placinig the step box.jpg (87.01 KiB) Viewed 2935 times

2018-08-31 The passengers are getting off after their wonderful ride.jpg
2018-08-31 The passengers are getting off after their wonderful ride.jpg (86.12 KiB) Viewed 2935 times


Re: 8/31/18 Friday

Unread postPosted: Fri Aug 31, 2018 6:06 pm
by Sharon Evans
This evening looks like 2 extra coaches are already staged for tomorrow's 216 so we may have a double header.
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