9/11/16 We do not forget

[Sharon Evans]

The early morning is quiet in Chama today just as it was 15 years ago in this country. We know what will transpire today in Chama, but then we had no idea what was awaiting us. Enjoy what we have and pray for all the souls lost on that day.

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations for train 216: 487 which probably means the students will get 489.

9.11.16 487 has come out to the pit to start the day.jpg (117.04 KiB) Viewed 2394 times

9.11.16 487 is now taking on water for the run up the hill.jpg (114.89 KiB) Viewed 2392 times

9.11.16 487 moves toward the coal dock.jpg (122.21 KiB) Viewed 2390 times

9.11.16 487 has its coal bunker topped off.jpg (114.92 KiB) Viewed 2390 times

9.11.16 487 now waits for its road crew to board now that the hostlers are done.jpg (126.27 KiB) Viewed 2388 times

9.11.16 487 has now coupled onto train 216 as staff continue to restock after last night.jpg (81.67 KiB) Viewed 2384 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 487 and 7 cars

9.11.16 Train 216 is now in the loading position and ready to receive passengers.jpg (85.51 KiB) Viewed 2382 times

9.11.16 The conductor has given the hi ball.jpg (88.48 KiB) Viewed 2372 times

9.11.16 The conductor is now in postion to check the brake line pressure on the running brake test.jpg (95.66 KiB) Viewed 2372 times

9.11.16 The 487 comes by an open wood shop as it gets the train up to speed.jpg (123.82 KiB) Viewed 2372 times

As the 487 clears the tipple to engineer lays on the whistle to alert the conductor to the running brake test.

A few passengers have already moved into the open gon as the train passes the tipple.

9.11.16 The open gon already has some riders as the train passes the tipple.jpg (116.33 KiB) Viewed 2372 times

9.11.16 The Colorado brings up the markers on today's 216.jpg (111.97 KiB) Viewed 2372 times

9.11.16 216 is clearing Chama yard on its run east.jpg (110.23 KiB) Viewed 2372 times

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: 484 and 7 cars and 1 deadhead coach up front

9.11.16 484 comes into Chama with 8 cars, a deadhead coach up front.jpg (114.83 KiB) Viewed 2335 times

There are people still enjoying the open gon.

9.11.16 New Mexico is on the rear of this set.jpg (133.34 KiB) Viewed 2335 times

9.11.16 The deadheaded coach is now the same colour as the RPO.jpg (101.16 KiB) Viewed 2335 times

I guess we now know what the 2 coaches pulled from the regular train were doing. Had not heard much about the movie lately but looks like these cars are being repainted for use in it.

[Sharon Evans]

Students: 463 has come out from the house now that 215 is in town and then headed out.

9.11.16 Looks like 463 has gotten the call for the students this week.jpg (121.79 KiB) Viewed 2333 times

9.11.16 484 is undergoing its post run service as the advanced students do check runs with the 463.jpg (92.42 KiB) Viewed 2323 times

[Larry Sullivan]

Here's video for the day. Sorry so late with these.

Train 216 departure.



Train 215 arrives, as they are stopping at the depot, #463 moves from the shop down to the North yard for the students familiarization runs.



My excuse for the lateness of recent times!!!

[Steve Ritchie]

Hey Larry, pretty cute distraction. The wife and I had a stray kitty that looked just like yours adopt us about 6 or 7 years ago. She passed away last year and we still miss her. Your kitty brings back a lot of loving memories.

[Larry Sullivan]

Hey Larry, pretty cute distraction. The wife and I had a stray kitty that looked just like yours adopt us about 6 or 7 years ago. She passed away last year and we still miss her. Your kitty brings back a lot of loving memories.

He's a handful for sure! Just now going on 5 wks old. Few more pictures here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/133713820 ... 2753600411
Sorry to hear you lost yours so young, that's always tough to take. I had one I lost last year at about 3 1/2, due to a blockage. Swore I'd never take on another male cat, then this one came along! His Mom was killed by a snake, and one of the people at work needed a home for him, she's caring for 3 more! And you are right, they adopt us, we don't adopt them!!!

[Steve Ritchie]

Wow, what great pictures and videos. You are not going to believe this but we had a grey tabby like yours only without the white socks and white patch on its chest. Muffin was 20 years old when she died and was the most loving cat I had ever seen. To this day I think I hear her walking around the house. She was the only cat my dad liked. It looks like your cats are as much a part of your family as ours was. Thanks for all of your contributions to the web cam videos.

[John Cole]

On 9/11 fifteen years ago my wife Joanie was supposed to fly to Texas on a business trip. While we were getting ready to go to the airport (LAX), we were watching aircraft flying into the twin towers. Not a good day to fly......