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9/21/18 Friday double header

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9/21/18 Friday double header

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 4:51 am
by Sharon Evans
Morning preparations: As the morning begins there are 9 cars staged, but never know once things get going. With the 315/425 hot it many head east today.
2018-09-21 We have the high pressure pops going off on 2 locomotives, the one on the right is the 315-425 don't know which K36 is on the left.jpg
It was 487
2018-09-21 We have the high pressure pops going off on 2 locomotives, the one on the right is the 315-425 don't know which K36 is on the left.jpg (111.05 KiB) Viewed 3140 times

2018-09-21 The 487 comes out to start the day.jpg
2018-09-21 The 487 comes out to start the day.jpg (109.53 KiB) Viewed 3135 times

2018-09-21 The 487 has moved to the tank to take on water as the 489 has now come to the pit.jpg
The 487 has moved to the tank to take on water as the 489 has now come to the pit

2018-09-21 The hostlers bring the 487 back toward the coal dock lead.jpg
2018-09-21 The hostlers bring the 487 back toward the coal dock lead.jpg (106.44 KiB) Viewed 3130 times

2018-09-21 The 487 has arrived at the coal dock as 489 takes water at the tank.jpg
2018-09-21 The 487 has arrived at the coal dock as 489 takes water at the tank.jpg (104.19 KiB) Viewed 3130 times

2018-09-21 The 487 has gone back to the tank for a coal wash as 489 gets its bunker filled.jpg
2018-09-21 The 487 has gone back to the tank for a coal wash as 489 gets its bunker filled.jpg (97.28 KiB) Viewed 3094 times

2018-09-21 The hostlers have parked the 487 for the road crew to take over.jpg
2018-09-21 The hostlers have parked the 487 for the road crew to take over.jpg (94.32 KiB) Viewed 3094 times

2018-09-21 The 487 has shoved the seperated coach onto the train_.jpg
The 487 has shoved the separated coach onto the train

Re: 9/21/18 Friday double header

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:16 pm
by Sharon Evans
Departure of double headed train 216:
2018-09-21 Today's 9 car train 216 is in loading position.jpg
Today's 9 car train 216 is in loading position

2018-09-21 The 489 has now coupled onto the 487, its waits for time now.jpg
2018-09-21 The 489 has now coupled onto the 487, its waits for time now.jpg (112.17 KiB) Viewed 3094 times

2018-09-21 With raised arm the conductor gives the high ball for train 216.jpg
2018-09-21 With raised arm the conductor gives the high ball for train 216.jpg (95.75 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

2018-09-21 The conductor is aboard the New Mexico as the train starts to move.jpg
2018-09-21 The conductor is aboard the New Mexico as the train starts to move.jpg (96.02 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

2018-09-21 The 489 and 487 get the 9 car train 216 moving.jpg
2018-09-21 The 489 and 487 get the 9 car train 216 moving.jpg (118.56 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

2018-09-21 With nice smoke from both locomotives, the train comes by the woodshop.jpg
2018-09-21 With nice smoke from both locomotives, the train comes by the woodshop.jpg (119.59 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

2018-09-21 Passing the tipple, looks like another fairly full train.jpg
Passing the tipple, looks like another fairly full train

2018-09-21 Parlor New Mexico is full.jpg
2018-09-21 Parlor New Mexico is full.jpg (92.99 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

2018-09-21 Parlor New Mexico passes the tank as the locomotives exit the yard.jpg
2018-09-21 Parlor New Mexico passes the tank as the locomotives exit the yard.jpg (93.76 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

2018-09-21 We can just see the back of the parlor as it rounds the curve under the hanging smoke.jpg
2018-09-21 We can just see the back of the parlor as it rounds the curve under the hanging smoke.jpg (95.94 KiB) Viewed 3090 times


Re: 9/21/18 Friday double header

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:38 pm
by Sharon Evans
Afternoon doings:
2018-09-21 The 489 returns to Chama yard from helper duty to Cumbres.jpg
2018-09-21 The 489 returns to Chama yard from helper duty to Cumbres.jpg (101.36 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

2018-09-21 After a brief stop at the depot, the 489 heads to the wye.jpg
2018-09-21 After a brief stop at the depot, the 489 heads to the wye.jpg (96.71 KiB) Viewed 3090 times

Re: 9/21/18 Friday double header

Unread postPosted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:19 pm
by Sharon Evans
Arrival of train 215:
2018-09-21 Train 215 is at Cumbres and looks to be 8 cars long.jpg
Aspen gold in the background
2018-09-21 Train 215 is at Cumbres and looks to be 8 cars long.jpg (127.67 KiB) Viewed 3084 times

2018-09-21 The 488 brings its 8 car train 215 into Chama yard.jpg
2018-09-21 The 488 brings its 8 car train 215 into Chama yard.jpg (109.68 KiB) Viewed 3072 times

2018-09-21 The 488 comes up to the tank with its train.jpg
2018-09-21 The 488 comes up to the tank with its train.jpg (111.09 KiB) Viewed 3072 times

2018-09-21 At the tipple we can see the one extra coach.jpg
2018-09-21 At the tipple we can see the one extra coach.jpg (109.22 KiB) Viewed 3072 times

2018-09-21 Passing the tipple we see a number of passengers still in the open gon.jpg
Passing the tipple we see a number of passengers still in the open gon

2018-09-21 The parlor Colorado is on the markers this afternoon.jpg
2018-09-21 The parlor Colorado is on the markers this afternoon.jpg (114.9 KiB) Viewed 3071 times

2018-09-21 The 488 is passing the display cars as one of the cleaning crew looks.jpg
2018-09-21 The 488 is passing the display cars as one of the cleaning crew looks.jpg (101.93 KiB) Viewed 3071 times

2018-09-21 Slowing for a stop as Mr. Stebbens checks for the conductors signal to stop.jpg
2018-09-21 Slowing for a stop as Mr. Stebbens checks for the conductors signal to stop.jpg (100.74 KiB) Viewed 3071 times

2018-09-21 The train is stopped and the wonderful ride is over.jpg
2018-09-21 The train is stopped and the wonderful ride is over.jpg (100.99 KiB) Viewed 3071 times



After wying the train, 488 pulled 2 extra coaches out of south yard so right now a 10 car train is staged for tomorrow.
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