06-13-16 Morning Activity and 483 Moves

[Larry Sullivan]

A quiet yard for now, but if all goes to plan based on past years, we should see the engineer school train head to Cumbres this morning, back for lunch then a 2nd trip this afternoon. Train 216 will of course leave at it's normal time as well.

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[Sharon Evans]

487 has come out, now whether its the locomotive for 216 or the school not known. Also where did the 489 go?

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6.13.16 487 is back at the house on the west lead.jpg (149.16 KiB) Viewed 10600 times

[Larry Sullivan]

489 went inside West side a while ago. Total guess is 487 will be school train, that's what they worked with yesterday afternoon.

[Sharon Evans]

489 went inside West side a while ago. Total guess is 487 will be school train, that's what they worked with yesterday afternoon.

With 487 going back to the house on the west side, everything is up in the air as to what locomotive does what.

[Sharon Evans]

Can't see well enough to tell if that is students gathering over to the left of 487.

[Sharon Evans]

OK, 487 on the move again

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6.13.16 489 is smoking it up in the west stall.jpg (135.05 KiB) Viewed 10595 times

6.13.16 487 backs down the main to get to coal dock.jpg (138.31 KiB) Viewed 10593 times

6.13.16 487 gets its bunker topped off_.jpg (146.32 KiB) Viewed 10592 times

6.13.16 As 487 backs away from the coal dock we see a group of happy fans following it.jpg (161.79 KiB) Viewed 10591 times

6.13.16 487 just got sand added to the dome.jpg (156.55 KiB) Viewed 10588 times

6.13.16 487 backs to the school freight.jpg (99.29 KiB) Viewed 10583 times

6.13.16 487 has pulled the student freight out on main.jpg (162.49 KiB) Viewed 10582 times

6.13.16 487 gets the student freight underway.jpg (162.81 KiB) Viewed 10576 times

6.13.16 The student freight passes the coaling tower with happy students.jpg (167.72 KiB) Viewed 10576 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations for 216

6.13.16 489 has come out to the pit.jpg (148.87 KiB) Viewed 10590 times

6.13.16 489 is at the tank getting filled This is auto adjust again in LR.jpg (172.93 KiB) Viewed 10585 times

6.13.16 489 backs to the coal dock lead.jpg (148.87 KiB) Viewed 10573 times

6.13.16 As 489 gets to the lead switch the fire control speeder is getting ready.jpg (160.75 KiB) Viewed 10573 times

6.13.16 Coal dust flies as the loader adds to 489 bunker.jpg (157.55 KiB) Viewed 10573 times

6.13.16 Under a nice smoke cloud, 489 backs into 216.jpg (109.53 KiB) Viewed 10563 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216:

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6.13.16 216 gets underway with a nice cloud over 489.jpg (157.54 KiB) Viewed 10541 times

489 is by the coaling tower as the fireman is adding a scoop.

6.13.16 216 is by the coaling tower as New Mexico brings up the markers.jpg (130.53 KiB) Viewed 10541 times

[Sharon Evans]

They are doing something around the east house lead with a digger. Can't see details but can hear the scraping of the digger bucket. 463 has back almost into the house to get out of the way. Replacing ties maybe?

[Rich Murray]

If my memory still serves (not always a guarantee) there is a well head or, going 180 degrees the other way, a dry well in that area.

[Sharon Evans]

OK Rich, I know from what I can see, they are digging between the tracks.

[Larry Sullivan]

They also seem to be working on something on #483 there. What's the chance they are doing something to put in rail to move that loco? Lots of talk about that last year, a trade, a display loco, etc. Haven't heard anything for a while -- but one thing I remember mentioned was to move her, they could put back an old switch that used to exist there. Just thoughts here -- I may be way off base,

[Rich Murray]

I got a better look at where they are and it wouldn't be the well. That is a bit east and north of the N/E corner of the engine house.

[Larry Sullivan]

Someone with what looks like a tape measure checking the track near where 487 had the issue yesterday.

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[John Hamman]

I got a better look at where they are and it wouldn't be the well. That is a bit east and north of the N/E corner of the engine house.

When I was there last summer I talked with the guys restoring the exterior of 483 and about the fact that the railroad had removed the switch to the track the 483 sits on when they redid the east lead awhile back. Could they be working on putting one back?

[Rich Murray]

I got a better look at where they are and it wouldn't be the well. That is a bit east and north of the N/E corner of the engine house.

When I was there last summer I talked with the guys restoring the exterior of 483 and about the fact that the railroad had removed the switch to the track the 483 sits on when they redid the east lead awhile back. Could they be working on putting one back?

My very personal opinion, I would like to see '83 used as a display engine near one of the entrances and visible from the street. Where she is now could serve the railroad far better were it freed up and connected to the rest of the yard.

[John Hamman]

Rich,
That makes sense to me - if only we could zoom in and get a better look!
John

[John Hamman]

Looks like they are moving the 483 - I can clearly see the front now.
JH

[Sharon Evans]

Ask and yea shall receive

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You can now clearly see they have the all terrain loader in front pushing. I just posted over on the General board for information.

[Jason Rose]

Now that's interesting...

[Sharon Evans]

Now that's interesting...

If you watch closely you can see it slowly moving toward the house and hear creaking and some clanking. And so much for processing videos this afternoon.

[Larry Sullivan]

Now that's interesting...

If you watch closely you can see it slowly moving toward the house and hear creaking and some clanking. And so much for processing videos this afternoon.

Absolutely is moving slowly, confirmed with my video -- I'll post something when I get a chance to edit it.

[Sharon Evans]

Was hoping you would catch this. I am using the tree directly behind the front of the locomotive to gauge movement.

[John Hamman]

Ask and yea shall receive

6.13.16 Moving 483.jpg

You can now clearly see they have the all terrain loader in front pushing. I just posted over on the General board for information.

Thanks for the video!
JH

[Larry Sullivan]

Really quick, poorly edited sped up proof of the movement. Cams froze on me too -- will get a better version later in the day.

[Sharon Evans]

Looks like the smaller loader just went to grab some more ties. Gee Larry you even caught the afternoon student train.

[Rich Murray]

They just left to find a bigger hammer.

[Sharon Evans]

Sure hope 'management' didn't expect this to be a simple operation with how long the 483 has been sitting there.

[Larry Sullivan]

Looks like the smaller loader just went to grab some more ties. Gee Larry you even caught the afternoon student train.

Yes ma'am I did! I'll have full version of that later, cams started their hiccups about that time, so it's not perfect either.

Did they just pick up rail from the West lead?

[Sharon Evans]

Looks like the smaller loader just went to grab some more ties. Gee Larry you even caught the afternoon student train.

Yes ma'am I did! I'll have full version of that later, cams started their hiccups about that time, so it's not perfect either.

Did they just pick up rail from the West lead?

They did take a piece of rail back to the pile that is this side of the ties.

[Rich Murray]

Sharon, moving old equipment can be a crap shoot. Sometimes they're 'glued fast' other times they come out as slick as you'd please. 168 sat in one sot for how long?
BTW anyone from the D&S been hanging around?

[Sharon Evans]

With the exchange with the D&S being shot down at that board meeting, I would more guess they are going to cosmetically fix it up and display it in a better location. As the board pointed out this is a special locomotive for the C&TS.

Don't know if the sounds I am hearing are coming from inside the house or at 483 site.

[Rich Murray]

Sharon, while my comment was tongue in check, no decision is ever final until the object of that decision is no longer extant.

[Sharon Evans]

Sharon, while my comment was tongue in check, no decision is ever final until the object of that decision is no longer extant.

Rich, you gone all philosopher on us.

[Steve Ritchie]

I know this subject has already been addressed but I have forgotten, is 463's tender still in the swamp ?

[Sharon Evans]

I know this subject has already been addressed but I have forgotten, is 463's tender still in the swamp ?

Yep...

We have taken this thread over for the 483 move so I am going to start another one for the normal daily operations of trains.

[Larry Sullivan]

I think we're good to keep everything in one thread - it's all part of the day, and will be easier to find if we need to go back in the future.

[John Hamman]

Rich,
Now that is really interesting.
JH

[John Hamman]

I know this subject has already been addressed but I have forgotten, is 463's tender still in the swamp ?

There was just something on this in general discussion
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A picture of the 483 tender.
John

[Sharon Evans]

They now have the heavy forklift sitting beside the 483.

[Sharon Evans]

Looks like 484 and 487 will have to use the south side of the house tonight to bed down. Would also think, secondary to safety issues, they are not letting the general public close to this operation.

[Steve Ritchie]

Thanks John, I remember that post now ( by the way everyone, thanks for knowing I meant 483 and not 463. That would have been a silly question of where its tender was ). Thanks again John.

[Sharon Evans]

Thanks John, I remember that post now ( by the way everyone, thanks for knowing I meant 483 and not 463. That would have been a silly question of where its tender was ). Thanks again John.

You know I did not even notice the 463 vs 483, we are focused on the 483 and my mind just made the leap. Heck, I just had to correct the same mistake.

[Sharon Evans]

Here is a comparison shot to show how much the 483 has moved. Also I have highlighted a group over by the kitchen storage car who might be Friends consulting on work for next week.

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[Sharon Evans]

They have moved the forklift and heavy loader and parked them. Wonder if they are about done for today and will continue in the morning?

[Sharon Evans]

Most of the activity seems to be focused at the back of the locomotive. Maybe the trailing truck derailed on the move.

[Larry Sullivan]

Working on today's videos - I may, or may not get all edited tonight - but they will be posted here as completed.

First departure of #487 with the Engineer/Fireman school train



Train 216 departs with #489 in charge.

[Larry Sullivan]

The first school train returns, about an hour later after lunch they head out for the 2nd run to Cumbres. Work is being done on 483 at the same time.



Here's a bit of video real time of the slow movement of 483. Obviously not moving as easily as they would like, so we'll see what happens tomorrow. Anyone that's on the ground there that can fill us in, details would be appreciated!! Once they are fully done with moving, I'll put together a more complete video of all the work.

[Sharon Evans]

Roger just responded to the post I put up over at TO and said its being moved to make it easier for the Friends to finish their work on cosmetic restoration.

[Larry Sullivan]

Roger just responded to the post I put up over at TO and said its being moved to make it easier for the Friends to finish their work on cosmetic restoration.

Thanks Sharon Roger always good for on the ground info!!!