9/27/16 Busy morning

[Sharon Evans]

Today we have the regular 216 and, according to the C&TS website, goose 5 is running today to Osier and back. Does not stay anything about the 7, so we will have to see if it starts up this morning and heads to the wye.

Add: I am seeing activity in north yard around the 7.

[Sharon Evans]

Morning activities including preparations for train 216 and goose doings: 484 on today's 216

9.27.16 484 has moved out to the pit to begin its day.jpg (118.67 KiB) Viewed 1686 times

9.27.16 Goose 7 comes out of north yard.jpg (119.56 KiB) Viewed 1683 times

9.27.16 Goose 7 passes the wood shop on its way out to the wye.jpg (98.81 KiB) Viewed 1683 times

9.27.16 Goose 7 comes onto the main briefly.jpg (100.39 KiB) Viewed 1683 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 has moved forward and is now by the 7.jpg (91.85 KiB) Viewed 1683 times

Well now looking like 7 is not going to be used on this trip and that was a photo op.

9.27.16 Goose 7 is now backing back to north yard.jpg (110.05 KiB) Viewed 1675 times

9.27.16 Goose 7 is now parked again in north yard as 484 is at the tank.jpg (110.66 KiB) Viewed 1675 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 comes by the big tree as it manuvers to get out on the main.jpg (119.61 KiB) Viewed 1670 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 is by the wood shop.jpg (117.38 KiB) Viewed 1670 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 is now backing onto the main.jpg (126.7 KiB) Viewed 1670 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning activities continued:

9.27.16 Goose 5 now moves ahead on the main.jpg (122.9 KiB) Viewed 1670 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 passes the 484 as the hostlers watch.jpg (109.31 KiB) Viewed 1670 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 is at the north end of the yard as it leaves Chama.jpg (110.66 KiB) Viewed 1670 times

9.27.16 484 is now on the main waiting for its road crew.jpg (130.85 KiB) Viewed 1670 times

9.27.16 484 is coupled to the 8 car train.jpg (76.98 KiB) Viewed 1668 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 484 and 8 cars

9.27.16 Train 216 is now in loading position.jpg (94.21 KiB) Viewed 1668 times

9.27.16 Just before departure, the yard was buzzed by this helochopter and we see Ray looking at it.jpg (95.72 KiB) Viewed 1654 times

9.27.16 Having given the hi ball out of camera range, the conductor climbs onto the Colorado.jpg (96.78 KiB) Viewed 1654 times

9.27.16 Under a plume of smoke and haze, the 484 gets the train moving.jpg (112.98 KiB) Viewed 1654 times

As 216 passes the tipple we have a nice view of the train.

9.27.16 As the Colorado passes we see a passenger enjoying the lovely day.jpg (106.48 KiB) Viewed 1654 times

9.27.16 Train 216 is about out of Chama.jpg (112.19 KiB) Viewed 1654 times

[Sharon Evans]

Afternoon activity including Goose 5 return and 215's arrival

9.27.16 Train 215 is stopped at Cumbres and a bus is entering 17.jpg (115.42 KiB) Viewed 1620 times

9.27.16 489 brings an 8 car 215 into Chama.jpg (110.95 KiB) Viewed 1607 times

As the train passes the tipple we see a few people still in the open gon.

9.27.16 New Mexico is on the markers with one rider on the platform.jpg (136 KiB) Viewed 1607 times

9.27.16 489 is by the depot as it slows.jpg (99.94 KiB) Viewed 1607 times

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9.27.16 As the train stops, the conductor drops off.jpg (101.16 KiB) Viewed 1607 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 comes back to Chama.jpg (118.58 KiB) Viewed 1606 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 comes by the 7 as it heads toward the depot area.jpg (119.7 KiB) Viewed 1606 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 passes the wood shop on its way into Chama.jpg (134.57 KiB) Viewed 1606 times

9.27.16 Goose 5 stops so the south yard lead switch can be opened.jpg (136.13 KiB) Viewed 1606 times

[Larry Gibson]

At 5:00 local time RGS Goose 5 returns from wye and snugs up to Museum Boxcar. Shortly after 489 brings the coach set back for cleaning and watering.

[Larry Sullivan]

Here's today's video -

Looked like #7 was going to head to the wye to be turned, but instead just went down by #5 for a photo op, then back to the North yard. Goose 5 then headed out for it's days run, as 484 prepared for 216. A busy morning for the yard.



Train 216 departs, 8 car consist behind 484. Cams froze for several minutes just prior to departure, but I got most of it after several refreshes.



Train 215 returns, followed shortly by Goose #5