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by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:51 am

All is quiet for now, with 489 peculating away inside the shop. Soon to be busy hauling happy Christmas passengers once again. Today's weather should be clearing and sunny, should be a great day to ride. Sure wish I could be there!!!

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:37 am

#15 has been brought out and is now hooked to the front of the Christmas train.

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:43 am

And here's 489 out and at the ash pit, so not sure what's going on with #15.

Possible explanation for #15 - as the 4th train left yesterday they suddenly stopped by the tipple, and sat there for about 15 minutes. I wonder if they had an air problem again with one of the cars, perhaps 15 is supplying air to test things out this morning.

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by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:14 am

I know we already have a shot of 489 at the dock but this moment struck me for how bright everything looked with the clouds gone and a very blue sky.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:17 am

Sharon Evans wrote:I know we already have a shot of 489 at the dock but this moment struck me for how bright everything looked with the clouds gone and a very blue sky.

We can never have too many shots! Nice capture Sharon.

by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:18 am

Thanks Larry S.

by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:40 am

15 has pulled away from the train as time for the first departure approaches.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:34 am

Here's video of the first departure of the day. Clear skies and sunshine as the train heads out -- though the South cam sky is starting to look a bit grey again.

From the Depot Cam

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:40 am

A few captures from the first departure. Santa in the open gondola.

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:23 am

Almost missed it - 1st train is back, they pushed back so guessing maybe too much snow to make it to a runaround track like they did yesterday.

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 11:07 am

The 2nd train of the day departs, clouds are back now too.

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 11:43 am

2nd train returns, this time they ran around the train and came back locomotive first. Santa in the gondola with several passengers.

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 12:23 pm

Third train of the day heads up the hill.

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Prior to departure Santa stops and waves to a small child that called to him.

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by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 12:54 pm

Just love how the weather can be. Right now Cumbres is socked in and La Manga is clear as a bell and there is only, what, 4 miles between them.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:15 pm

The 4th train out - as the train was leaving the yard we've lost the cams, temporarily hopefully. Skies are clearing a bit on the North cam.

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by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:27 pm

Earlier they were freezing on me, but thought it was me since restarting Edge cleared it.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:30 pm

Sharon Evans wrote:Earlier they were freezing on me, but thought it was me since restarting Edge cleared it.

They were briefly freezing then down for only a couple minutes earlier, now down for a while. Guessing a hosting issue -- will notify Jason if it stays down much longer.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:31 pm

I think that's Jason Christmas magic - I say I'll notify him and cams come right back!!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 2:56 pm

4th train is back, beautiful sunshine now and lots of folks out with Santa in the gondola. One more trip left to finish out the day.

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by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:12 pm

I just had an inquiring though, how do they heat the coaches? I don't remember then having stoves.

by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:19 pm

Here is the next train departing and I just could not resist the light on the north cam.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:20 pm

Sharon Evans wrote:I just had an inquiring though, how do they heat the coaches? I don't remember then having stoves.

Someplace I have read the cars are not heated -- though that may be old info - it is a good question.

by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:21 pm

After watching the last 2 days I just have to get back next summer for a work session. That will give me a week of watching the activity in the Chama yard.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:27 pm

Have to agree with Sharon - the lighting was perfect for that departure -- here is the North cam video of the 5th train today. A little skip in the video due to cam freeze.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:28 pm

Sharon Evans wrote:After watching the last 2 days I just have to get back next summer for a work session. That will give me a week of watching the activity in the Chama yard.

And we'll want daily reports!! :lol:

With my new job no chance of me getting out there until 2017, but plans are for a fall trip that year, already in work.

by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:33 pm

When the cam briefly froze, I said something nasty at it since it might have spoiled that grab.

by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:34 pm

Larry Sullivan wrote:And we'll want daily reports!!

Will give those to the group, no problem.

by **Larry Gibson** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 3:56 pm

Thanks for the great coverage!! Larry

by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:04 pm

I guess this is the final train of 2015 and it backed into the yard. Long, cold ride for the conductor guiding the train from the back platform. Now all they have to do is attach the tourist and parlor cars and 216 is ready to depart.

by **Larry Gibson** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:09 pm

There goes Santa!!! Caught him on the platform!! Appears he's done in Chama and heading for other duties! :grin:

Mrs Claus still greeting riders!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:10 pm

The sun is setting on 2015 for sure, it's been quite a year.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:12 pm

Mrs. Claus is out to check on things too!

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by **Sharon Evans** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:12 pm

Here is Mrs. Claus greeting the passengers getting off.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:31 pm

Fire truck was up next to the locomotive - they must have been really low on water and had the truck meet them there.

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by **John Hamman** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:13 pm

I just got in. Thanks everybody for the great pictures and video today. It looks like the consist is on the station track tonight - anybody catch any pics of them moving them there at the end of the day?
John

by **Larry Gibson** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:20 pm

Final moves done, farewell 2015. Time for a long winter's nap!:)

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:13 pm

John Hamman wrote:I just got in. Thanks everybody for the great pictures and video today. It looks like the consist is on the station track tonight - anybody catch any pics of them moving them there at the end of the day?
John

John compilation video of all the evening movements will be here shortly - just waiting for it to process on site.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:19 pm

This is likely the final video capture for 2015. In the next few days I may get something compiled for the Christmas trains, as I have time, but pretty much this will say goodbye to 2015, unless they surprise us with something the next couple weeks. I'll also get the archives updated for the year soon.

12-13-15 Final switching moves for 2015. FYI this runs just under 16 minutes, lots of good sound so I didn't cut as much as I might otherwise.

by **Jason Rose** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:59 am

Thanks Larry. Nicely done.

I was away from my computer all day and missed all it. Really appreciate the videos.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:34 am

Jason Rose wrote:Thanks Larry. Nicely done.

I was away from my computer all day and missed all it. Really appreciate the videos.

Thanks Jason! - I'll be working on a compilation from the two days, as I have time - should have a bit of a Christmas video for us in the coming days.

by **Rich Murray** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:42 am

Larry, thank you for your fine work. I was out and about this week end (spreading good good will and cheer. :lol:

) and missed most of the action in real time.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:59 pm

Rich Murray wrote:Larry, thank you for your fine work. I was out and about this week end (spreading good good will and cheer. ) and missed most of the action in real time.

You're welcome Rich. It was fun to watch, just wish I could have been there instead of here. One of these years............

by **John Hamman** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:28 pm

Larry Sullivan wrote:This is likely the final video capture for 2015. In the next few days I may get something compiled for the Christmas trains, as I have time, but pretty much this will say goodbye to 2015, unless they surprise us with something the next couple weeks. I'll also get the archives updated for the year soon.

12-13-15 Final switching moves for 2015. FYI this runs just under 16 minutes, lots of good sound so I didn't cut as much as I might otherwise.

Just got in a few minutes ago - appreciate it Larry - got to see the door close on it all.
John

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:55 am

John Hamman wrote:
Larry Sullivan wrote:Just got in a few minutes ago - appreciate it Larry - got to see the door close on it all.
John

You're welcome John, glad you enjoyed watching.

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