07-26-16 Last Tuesday in July

[Larry Gibson]

Early morning over yard as the flanger restoration has a person on scene while locos wait call to duty.

[Larry Sullivan]

484 at the ash pit this morning as the Friends start their day with the work session projects.

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After getting a drink at the water tank, 484 heads to the coal dock.

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[Larry Sullivan]

This is interesting, 484 is now in the North yard doing some switching.

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Moving the line of tank cars, perhaps for better access for the work on the oil racks.

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Tank cars have been moved over one track, and 484 heads back to normal duties as she ties up with the passenger coaches.

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[Larry Gibson]

Fire protection speeder waits at ash pit before departure.

[Larry Sullivan]

216 departs with 484 leading, looks like a nice crowd on board for a Tuesday.

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[Larry Gibson]

At mid afternoon FOCTS work projects continue as the fire speeder has returned to the yard.

[Larry Gibson]

Looks like the 215 is at Cumbres judging from the crowd and just the tip of a car on the far left in this capture. Interesting load going through on 17 too.

[Larry Sullivan]

215 arrives at 4:10 with 487 in the lead, lots of folks riding in the gondola. North cam only as South had frozen up on me.

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487 pulled the RPO back from the depot, so likely painting to begin maybe tomorrow.

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Then the train is returned for the night.

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[Larry Sullivan]

216 Departs with 484 in the lead, and lots of the Friends work crew waving to the passengers as they go by.



215 returns, 487 brings the train to the depot then after turning moves the RPO back - assumed for painting - and with the RPO gone a nice clear view of the train returning from the wye.