10/16/19 5 days to go including today

[Sharon Evans]

Right now 488 is getting coal but the interesting thing this morning, 315 is at the pit being serviced.

[Jack Spencer]

Definitely looks like 315 will have some use this morning.

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The curious thing is, 315 took on very little coal at the dock; well, she usually does. 488 has backed straight onto the train and it seemed like it was only seven or eight cars. So are they just getting some use out of that C-18? Based on the amount of coal in the tender, would doubt a ferry move to Antonito.

[Jack Spencer]

Train 216 departure: 315 helper, 488 road engine and 7 cars. Now the 315 mystery extends further: why was she needed when the consist was only 7 cars? Also, makes me wonder; how long has it been since we've had a 7 car train 216?

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Today's events mean that 315 has double-headed with every nominally operable engine except 487.

[Jack Spencer]

Well 315 is currently down at the tank, so there was absolutely no reason why she was used as helper today.

[Tom Casper]

315 is training fireman from the DRHS so will make a few trips in the next few days so they can practice firing.

Tom C.