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

[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.

This was probably the 489.

2018-09-29 Early this morninig the hostlers did a blowdown at the house.jpg (71.52 KiB) Viewed 5047 times

2018-09-29 The 489 is at the pit as the second locomotive is waiting behind.jpg (76.7 KiB) Viewed 5047 times

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 (101.49 KiB) Viewed 5038 times

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 5035 times

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 5035 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 comes out from behind the locomotives as it leaves Chama.jpg (107.7 KiB) Viewed 5033 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 passes the shade tree by the woodshop.jpg (108.33 KiB) Viewed 5033 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 heads through north yard as it moves toward the main.jpg (103.88 KiB) Viewed 5033 times

2018-09-29 The RGS Goose 5 stops to let the pilot open the switch to the main.jpg (105.89 KiB) Viewed 5033 times

[Claude Wilkerson]

any idea why we have not seen 488 in a while

[Jim Millhouse]

What time does the Goose leave Chama today?

[Sharon Evans]

Morning prep continued:

2018-09-29 The 487 is getting coal as the 489 washes the fresh coal.jpg (100.63 KiB) Viewed 5033 times

2018-09-29 The 489 has gone into south yard and come out with 2 more coaches for today.jpg (102.85 KiB) Viewed 4986 times

2018-09-29 With the coaches added, the 487 backs on before the train is pulled forward.jpg (105.38 KiB) Viewed 4986 times

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 4986 times

[Jeff Schrimmer]

Goose spotted at the Pass.

Jeff

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of 12 car, double headed train 216:

2018-09-29 The high ball given, the conductor climbs onto the parlor.jpg (84.04 KiB) Viewed 4975 times

2018-09-29 The 487 and 489 work to get this 12 car train 216 moving.jpg (93.9 KiB) Viewed 4975 times

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 (95.14 KiB) Viewed 4975 times

2018-09-29 With the locomotives just clear of the yard, the train stops for some reason.jpg (92.95 KiB) Viewed 4975 times

2018-09-29 Back underway, the parlor is almost clear of the yard.jpg (92.61 KiB) Viewed 4975 times

2018-09-29 Last cars are rounding the curve as the speeders take the main to follow.jpg (92.61 KiB) Viewed 4975 times

[Sharon Evans]

Afternoon doings including Goose and helper return:

2018-09-29 The 487 is back from helper duty.jpg (96.31 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

2018-09-29 The 487 passes the depot as it heads to the wye.jpg (86.59 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

2018-09-29 The Goose has returned from Cumbres and is waiting for 487 to clear.jpg (114.46 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

2018-09-29 The sun makes the white paint on the Goose glow.jpg (109.21 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

2018-09-29 The Goose comes up to the tipple as 487 is at the tank.jpg (108.87 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

2018-09-29 The Goose passes the woodshop as it heads to the depot to let passengers off.jpg (118.75 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

2018-09-29 The Goose crosses over the access road.jpg (120.49 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

2018-09-29 The passengers off, the Goose heads to the wye.jpg (102.24 KiB) Viewed 4970 times

[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 (92.06 KiB) Viewed 4962 times

2018-09-29 The Goose comes by the woodshop.jpg (89.31 KiB) Viewed 4962 times

2018-09-29 The Goose heads out through north yard as a crew member lounges in the door.jpg (84.72 KiB) Viewed 4962 times

2018-09-29 The Goose passes the tank.jpg (84.1 KiB) Viewed 4962 times

2018-09-29 The back stands out as it approaches the curve.jpg (82.98 KiB) Viewed 4962 times

[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 (120.4 KiB) Viewed 4962 times

2018-09-29 The 484 enters Chama yard with a 12 car train 215.jpg (111.04 KiB) Viewed 4948 times

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 4948 times

2018-09-29 The 484 is up to the tipple as the parlor finally is in the yard.jpg (110.26 KiB) Viewed 4948 times

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 (119.46 KiB) Viewed 4948 times

2018-09-29 The 484 is coming by the depot and no sign of slowing yet.jpg (108.18 KiB) Viewed 4948 times

2018-09-29 The 484 is by the clearing crew.jpg (107.1 KiB) Viewed 4948 times

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 4948 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.

[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 (100.57 KiB) Viewed 4932 times

2018-09-29 Comes up to the tipple.jpg (99.03 KiB) Viewed 4932 times

2018-09-29 Moves past the woodshop and 484 at the pit.jpg (97.63 KiB) Viewed 4932 times

2018-09-29 Heads into the south yard lead to unload.jpg (95.58 KiB) Viewed 4932 times

2018-09-29 Stopped to let off those who do not want to go to the wye.jpg (94.86 KiB) Viewed 4932 times

2018-09-29 Back from the wye and headed to its parking spot on the depot track.jpg (74.31 KiB) Viewed 4931 times

2018-09-29 Parked after another great day.jpg (73.64 KiB) Viewed 4931 times