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9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

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9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 5:40 am
by Sharon Evans
Morning preparations and Goose departure: There are 9 cars currently staged for 216 so another double header is probably in the works. The Goose is doing a Cumbres turn today so should be back into Chama around noon.
2018-09-29 Early this morninig the hostlers did a blowdown at the house.jpg
This was probably the 489.
2018-09-29 Early this morninig the hostlers did a blowdown at the house.jpg (71.52 KiB) Viewed 5363 times

2018-09-29 The 489 is at the pit as the second locomotive is waiting behind.jpg
2018-09-29 The 489 is at the pit as the second locomotive is waiting behind.jpg (76.7 KiB) Viewed 5363 times

2018-09-29 The 487 is now taking its turn at the pit as 489 fills its cistern at the tank.jpg
The 487 is now taking its turn at the pit as 489 fills its cistern at the tank

2018-09-29 The hostlers bring the 489 back so they can get to the coal dock.jpg
2018-09-29 The hostlers bring the 489 back so they can get to the coal dock.jpg (101.49 KiB) Viewed 5354 times

2018-09-29 The 487 is now at the tank as 489 is getting coal added.jpg
Look at the cab of 489, all that steam rising tells me one of the hostlers is hosing the inside down.
2018-09-29 The 487 is now at the tank as 489 is getting coal added.jpg (102.5 KiB) Viewed 5351 times

2018-09-29 That is attention to detail, one of the hostlers is on top of the 489 polishing the bell.jpg
2018-09-29 That is attention to detail, one of the hostlers is on top of the 489 polishing the bell.jpg (102.01 KiB) Viewed 5351 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 comes out from behind the locomotives as it leaves Chama.jpg
2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 comes out from behind the locomotives as it leaves Chama.jpg (107.7 KiB) Viewed 5349 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 passes the shade tree by the woodshop.jpg
2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 passes the shade tree by the woodshop.jpg (108.33 KiB) Viewed 5349 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 heads through north yard as it moves toward the main.jpg
2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 heads through north yard as it moves toward the main.jpg (103.88 KiB) Viewed 5349 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 stops to let the pilot open the switch to the main.jpg
2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 stops to let the pilot open the switch to the main.jpg (105.89 KiB) Viewed 5349 times


Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:29 am
by Claude Wilkerson
any idea why we have not seen 488 in a while

Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:40 am
by Jim Millhouse
What time does the Goose leave Chama today?

Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:44 am
by Sharon Evans
Morning prep continued:
2018-09-29 The 487 is getting coal as the 489 washes the fresh coal.jpg
2018-09-29 The 487 is getting coal as the 489 washes the fresh coal.jpg (100.63 KiB) Viewed 5349 times

2018-09-29 The 489 has gone into south yard and come out with 2 more coaches for today.jpg
2018-09-29 The 489 has gone into south yard and come out with 2 more coaches for today.jpg (102.85 KiB) Viewed 5302 times

2018-09-29 With the coaches added, the 487 backs on before the train is pulled forward.jpg
2018-09-29 With the coaches added, the 487 backs on before the train is pulled forward.jpg (105.38 KiB) Viewed 5302 times

2018-09-29 The 12 car train is now in loading position.jpg
click on the image to see both frames of the shot
2018-09-29 The 12 car train is now in loading position.jpg (133.76 KiB) Viewed 5302 times

Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:00 am
by Jeff Schrimmer
Goose spotted at the Pass.

Jeff

Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:34 pm
by Sharon Evans
Departure of 12 car, double headed train 216:
2018-09-29 The high ball given, the conductor climbs onto the parlor.jpg
2018-09-29 The high ball given, the conductor climbs onto the parlor.jpg (84.04 KiB) Viewed 5291 times

2018-09-29 The 487 and 489 work to get this 12 car train 216 moving.jpg
2018-09-29 The 487 and 489 work to get this 12 car train 216 moving.jpg (93.9 KiB) Viewed 5291 times

2018-09-29 The length of the train can be seen as it passes the tipple.jpg
The length of the train can be seen as it passes the tipple

2018-09-29 The conductor is still on the platform of the New Mexico.jpg
2018-09-29 The conductor is still on the platform of the New Mexico.jpg (95.14 KiB) Viewed 5291 times

2018-09-29 With the locomotives just clear of the yard, the train stops for some reason.jpg
2018-09-29 With the locomotives just clear of the yard, the train stops for some reason.jpg (92.95 KiB) Viewed 5291 times

2018-09-29 Back underway, the parlor is almost clear of the yard.jpg
2018-09-29 Back underway, the parlor is almost clear of the yard.jpg (92.61 KiB) Viewed 5291 times

2018-09-29 Last cars are rounding the curve as the speeders take the main to follow.jpg
2018-09-29 Last cars are rounding the curve as the speeders take the main to follow.jpg (92.61 KiB) Viewed 5291 times


Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 2:10 pm
by Sharon Evans
Afternoon doings including Goose and helper return:
2018-09-29 The 487 is back from helper duty.jpg
2018-09-29 The 487 is back from helper duty.jpg (96.31 KiB) Viewed 5286 times

2018-09-29 The 487 passes the depot as it heads to the wye.jpg
2018-09-29 The 487 passes the depot as it heads to the wye.jpg (86.59 KiB) Viewed 5286 times

2018-09-29 The Goose has returned from Cumbres and is waiting for 487 to clear.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose has returned from Cumbres and is waiting for 487 to clear.jpg (114.46 KiB) Viewed 5286 times

2018-09-29 The sun makes the white paint on the Goose glow.jpg
2018-09-29 The sun makes the white paint on the Goose glow.jpg (109.21 KiB) Viewed 5286 times

2018-09-29 The Goose comes up to the tipple as 487 is at the tank.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose comes up to the tipple as 487 is at the tank.jpg (108.87 KiB) Viewed 5286 times

2018-09-29 The Goose passes the woodshop as it heads to the depot to let passengers off.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose passes the woodshop as it heads to the depot to let passengers off.jpg (118.75 KiB) Viewed 5286 times

2018-09-29 The Goose crosses over the access road.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose crosses over the access road.jpg (120.49 KiB) Viewed 5286 times

2018-09-29 The passengers off, the Goose heads to the wye.jpg
2018-09-29 The passengers off, the Goose heads to the wye.jpg (102.24 KiB) Viewed 5286 times


Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:04 pm
by Sharon Evans
The Goose heads out for its afternoon turn to Cumbres:
2018-09-29 The Goose pulls away from the depot as it heads back to Cumbres.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose pulls away from the depot as it heads back to Cumbres.jpg (92.06 KiB) Viewed 5278 times

2018-09-29 The Goose comes by the woodshop.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose comes by the woodshop.jpg (89.31 KiB) Viewed 5278 times

2018-09-29 The Goose heads out through north yard as a crew member lounges in the door.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose heads out through north yard as a crew member lounges in the door.jpg (84.72 KiB) Viewed 5278 times

2018-09-29 The Goose passes the tank.jpg
2018-09-29 The Goose passes the tank.jpg (84.1 KiB) Viewed 5278 times

2018-09-29 The back stands out as it approaches the curve.jpg
2018-09-29 The back stands out as it approaches the curve.jpg (82.98 KiB) Viewed 5278 times

Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 3:10 pm
by Sharon Evans
Arrival of train 215:
2018-09-29 The 215 has arrived into Cumbres and could be anywhere from 8 to 10 cars.jpg
2018-09-29 The 215 has arrived into Cumbres and could be anywhere from 8 to 10 cars.jpg (120.4 KiB) Viewed 5278 times

2018-09-29 The 484 enters Chama yard with a 12 car train 215.jpg
2018-09-29 The 484 enters Chama yard with a 12 car train 215.jpg (111.04 KiB) Viewed 5264 times

2018-09-29 The 484 comes by the tank as the last cars of the train are still outside the yard.jpg
2018-09-29 The 484 comes by the tank as the last cars of the train are still outside the yard.jpg (111 KiB) Viewed 5264 times

2018-09-29 The 484 is up to the tipple as the parlor finally is in the yard.jpg
2018-09-29 The 484 is up to the tipple as the parlor finally is in the yard.jpg (110.26 KiB) Viewed 5264 times

2018-09-29 Not surprising that the open gon is still full with this many passengers on the train.jpg
Not surprising that the open gon is still full with this many passengers on the train

2018-09-29 The Colorado is now at the woodshop.jpg
2018-09-29 The Colorado is now at the woodshop.jpg (119.46 KiB) Viewed 5264 times

2018-09-29 The 484 is coming by the depot and no sign of slowing yet.jpg
2018-09-29 The 484 is coming by the depot and no sign of slowing yet.jpg (108.18 KiB) Viewed 5264 times

2018-09-29 The 484 is by the clearing crew.jpg
2018-09-29 The 484 is by the clearing crew.jpg (107.1 KiB) Viewed 5264 times

2018-09-29 The train finally stops with the gap between the 4th and 5th coach in sight.jpg
One member of the cleaning crew puts the step box down for these passengers.
2018-09-29 The train finally stops with the gap between the 4th and 5th coach in sight.jpg (110.03 KiB) Viewed 5264 times


Interesting point from watching the names of the extra coaches, at least 4 of them were flip back coaches coming off 216 at Osier and being put of 215 to return to Chama. Once back from the wye, the crew removed one coach and put it into south yard so right now there are 11 cars staged to go out on 216 Sunday.

Re: 9/29/18 Saturday Goose turns again and double header

Unread postPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:24 pm
by Sharon Evans
Goose 5 returns from its second Cumbres turn today:
2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 comes into Chama yard for probably the final time this season.jpg
2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 comes into Chama yard for probably the final time this season.jpg (100.57 KiB) Viewed 5248 times

2018-09-29 Comes up to the tipple.jpg
2018-09-29 Comes up to the tipple.jpg (99.03 KiB) Viewed 5248 times

2018-09-29 Moves past the woodshop and 484 at the pit.jpg
2018-09-29 Moves past the woodshop and 484 at the pit.jpg (97.63 KiB) Viewed 5248 times

2018-09-29 Heads into the south yard lead to unload.jpg
2018-09-29 Heads into the south yard lead to unload.jpg (95.58 KiB) Viewed 5248 times

2018-09-29 Stopped to let off those who do not want to go to the wye.jpg
2018-09-29 Stopped to let off those who do not want to go to the wye.jpg (94.86 KiB) Viewed 5248 times

2018-09-29 Back from the wye and headed to its parking spot on the depot track.jpg
2018-09-29 Back from the wye and headed to its parking spot on the depot track.jpg (74.31 KiB) Viewed 5247 times

2018-09-29 Parked after another great day.jpg
2018-09-29 Parked after another great day.jpg (73.64 KiB) Viewed 5247 times
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