Coaling in the Yard

[Bruce McDowell]

Can't see a locomotive number yet, but the loaders are cycling through with coal - getting closer!

[Mike Maguire]

7:55 Loader pushed loco back into the Engine House. Will we see smoke today ?

[Bruce McDowell]

Yes - we have smoke!

(Don't blame them at all for pushing back inside to light the fire. Nasty morning in Chama.)

[Edwin Frey]

Yes! There is smoke from the west stall at 8:05!

[Larry Sullivan]

Thanks Bruce, Mike and Edwin for the heads up on the activity, Here is video of the morning activity. Cold looking rain, snow, sleet mix this morning. I'm thinking this is 484, but I've completely lost track of where the locomotives are. I'll be recording through the day in case they decide to come out later.

[Mike Maguire]

Thanks Larry. Never seen two loaders working together before. Maybe it's because it's not a nice day to be outside.

[Edwin Frey]

IIRC, each of the locomotives need to be fired up, before full operations, as a part of its annual inspection to make sure that all connections, etc. are steam-tight and appliances such as injectors, air pumps, etc. are functioning properly. After their initial firing, they get cooled down and any necessary adjustments are made before they are turned loose for real work. So, we may or may not see anything shuffling around he yard today, but it won't be long now until we do!

[Jonathan Cordova]

is anyone looking at the Antonito cam there's a train on the crossing

[Jeff Schrimmer]

She's back out! I didn't catch the number.

Jeff

[Jonathan Cordova]

its 484 489 in in the engine house with her plow on

[Sharon Evans]

Three weeks until opening day and I am listening to the sound of pops going off in the Chama yard. It is nice after the quiet of winter to be hearing live steam locomotives again.

[Edwin Frey]

I believe that it's #484, resplendent in new paint, but not lettered yet.

[Sharon Evans]

Would think they need to move to the water plug soon since they must have filled it from a hose while in the hose so they could get a fire going and build pressure. Than we can see if there is a number visible.

[Sharon Evans]

She is moving on the lead track and no numbering or lettering. From the whistle it's not the 489 unless they swapped out its whistle. Now back in the house.

[Jonathan Cordova]

and doesn't 489 have a plow like 487

[Larry Sullivan]

Here's a video of the first real motion of the season! Nice to see, and I would agree with it being #484, but can't tell for sure.

[Larry Sullivan]

Actually upon review they did move down past the tipple earlier as #484 emerged. Sounds like 3 locomotives echoing on here, I had all 3 cams on they get a bit out of sync so sound is a bit weird - I have to knock off a winter long rust, hope you'll forgive the extra noise --- or should I say music to the ears!!!!!

[Larry Gibson]

Thanks Larry! I looked in several times today and saw only the Enginehouse smoke. Glad to see the first loco emerge to start the new season!

[Mike Maguire]

Thanks for those Larry - I too missed most of the action.

[Doug Frederick]

It -is- the 484, if there was any doubt.

[John Cole]

Hey Popeye, It appears that the 87 is ready in Antonito, 463 & 484 in Chama. Did you see 489 and can tell us how close it is to being ready to roll? Thanks!

[John Hamman]

It -is- the 484, if there was any doubt.

That was my take too - at least it is the 494's tender - I think I can always tell by placement of the box in the back corner on top of the tender. I do not think there is one there on the 487, 488, or 489, at least not the past few years I have been watching.
John

[Doug Frederick]

is anyone looking at the Antonito cam there's a train on the crossing

19 plowed snow, all the way to Cumbres.

[Doug Frederick]

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[Doug Frederick]

Hey Popeye, It appears that the 87 is ready in Antonito, 463 & 484 in Chama. Did you see 489 and can tell us how close it is to being ready to roll? Thanks!

John, I heard from rumor control that the 89 is waiting on something for the super heater, but is otherwise fairly ready. That is -not- official scuttlebut.

[Jonathan Cordova]

hey doug i heard 487 is coming down to chama from Antonito with the rest of the coaches and parlor car

[Doug Frederick]

Hey Popeye, It appears that the 87 is ready in Antonito, 463 & 484 in Chama. Did you see 489 and can tell us how close it is to being ready to roll? Thanks!

Talked to Avery today, he said they're doing some timing on the valve gear, and it's done except for the polishing.