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10/7/18 Sunday double header & 2 weeks to go

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10/7/18 Sunday double header & 2 weeks to go

Unread postPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:13 am
by Sharon Evans
Morning preparation: Right now, 0611 MDT, the tipple cams is not working and has been reported to Jason. Depot cam is OK, so have a small window on Chama doings.
2018-10-07 We can see, from the depot cam, the smoke of a locomotive at the pit.jpg
We can see, from the depot cam, the smoke of a locomotive at the pit. Actually looks like 2 over there so double header again.

They are back up.
2018-10-07 The 484 is done at the coal dock as the road locomotive waits on the south yard lead.jpg
The 484 is done at the coal dock as the road locomotive waits on the south yard lead

Well, that did not last long, they have gone out again.
2018-10-07 The road locomotive is switchinig in south yard.jpg
2018-10-07 The road locomotive is switchinig in south yard.jpg (66.92 KiB) Viewed 2833 times

After the switching they came out with 3 extra coaches and a ride gon so 12 cars today. This extra rider gon in the front is a nice touch with all those passengers on board, they just don't have a docent for their information.
2018-10-07 The 4 added cars are now on the train.jpg
2018-10-07 The 4 added cars are now on the train.jpg (71.52 KiB) Viewed 2825 times

2018-10-07 The train is now in loading position.jpg
2018-10-07 The train is now in loading position.jpg (75.75 KiB) Viewed 2820 times

One last check of stream before departure and no joy.
2018-10-07 The conductor signals the high ball for the 12 car train to depart.jpg
2018-10-07 The conductor signals the high ball for the 12 car train to depart.jpg (73.71 KiB) Viewed 2801 times

2018-10-07 The conductor has climbed onto the parlor and the train is underway.jpg
2018-10-07 The conductor has climbed onto the parlor and the train is underway.jpg (73.96 KiB) Viewed 2801 times

Re: 10/7/18 Sunday double header

Unread postPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 9:19 am
by Bruce McDowell
I did find it interesting that the tipple cameras were down but not the depot camera. I would have thought if this were a provider issue that it would be an all-or-nothing situation. Not sure if that is a diagnostic hint or not, but interesting to this neo-IT guy nonetheless.

Re: 10/7/18 Sunday double header

Unread postPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:23 am
by Sharon Evans
2018-10-07 If you look just right of center in the valley, there is a steam plume as the train approaches Coxco.jpg
click on the image to see full frame
2018-10-07 If you look just right of center in the valley, there is a steam plume as the train approaches Coxco.jpg (111.52 KiB) Viewed 2782 times

Re: 10/7/18 Sunday double header

Unread postPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:32 pm
by Jason Rose
The cameras have been restored. My apologies for the wait.

Re: 10/7/18 Sunday double header

Unread postPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:39 pm
by Sharon Evans
No apology needed Jason, thanks for taking care of the issue. With this I am up and recording. Looks like the helper has gotten back.

Re: 10/7/18 Sunday double header

Unread postPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 12:47 pm
by Sharon Evans
Arrival of train 215: The final Fireman/Engineer School of the season kicks off today and 484 just went to the end of north yard for their check runs out.
2018-10-07 Students walk toward where the 484 is parked at the north end of the house lead.jpg
2018-10-07 Students walk toward where the 484 is parked at the north end of the house lead.jpg (88.77 KiB) Viewed 2740 times

2018-10-07 Away the first group goes to try their hands at running a locomotive.jpg
2018-10-07 Away the first group goes to try their hands at running a locomotive.jpg (92.54 KiB) Viewed 2740 times

No wonder they are running the students out now since 215 probably will not be into Chama until 4:45 pm MDT.
2018-10-07 Train 215 has arrived at Cumbres Pass.jpg
2018-10-07 Train 215 has arrived at Cumbres Pass.jpg (89.26 KiB) Viewed 2736 times

2018-10-07 The 463, pseudo 453, brings an 11 car train 215 into Chama.jpg
2018-10-07 The 463, pseudo 453, brings an 11 car train 215 into Chama.jpg (103.18 KiB) Viewed 2722 times

2018-10-07 The 463 approaches the tipple with its long train.jpg
2018-10-07 The 463 approaches the tipple with its long train.jpg (97.99 KiB) Viewed 2722 times

2018-10-07 The train passes the tipple and a few people are in the open gons.jpg
The train passes the tipple and a few people are in the open gons

2018-10-07 There are several riders on the platform of the Colorado.jpg
2018-10-07 There are several riders on the platform of the Colorado.jpg (87.86 KiB) Viewed 2722 times

2018-10-07 The 463 comes by the display cars.jpg
2018-10-07 The 463 comes by the display cars.jpg (89.57 KiB) Viewed 2722 times

2018-10-07 The 463 comes past the waiting cleaning crew.jpg
2018-10-07 The 463 comes past the waiting cleaning crew.jpg (90.96 KiB) Viewed 2722 times

2018-10-07 The train has stopped.jpg
2018-10-07 The train has stopped.jpg (94.75 KiB) Viewed 2722 times

It looks like 2 of the extra coaches as well as the extra open gon flipped back at Osier.
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