09/30/16 Final Day of September

[Larry Sullivan]

Smoke filling the yard as the locomotives have their fires stoked up. Should be a double-header today based on the 10 car consist set on the main.

Goose #5 will also return this afternoon.

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[Sharon Evans]

I see the green coach on the front, so probably doing a flip coach today at Osier. Should have 484 as the road loco and 487 helping. Its great to see the C&TS having so much business. There were 3 double headers last week and now 2 so far this week.

If that was the long reefer that they placed yesterday afternoon, then maybe it is going to have some work done next week. Even though the focus is over in Antonito, they will probably be a group in Chama also.

[Sharon Evans]

Morning activities in preparation for today's train:

9.30.16 484 is first to the pit as it gets ready for today's activities.jpg (103.88 KiB) Viewed 2925 times

484 has moved down to the tank for a drink as 487 moves out to the pit.

Nothing like having the high pressure pop go off on a locomotive that is right by the tipple cams. If your volume is up it is earsplitting.

9.30.16 484 backs down the main toward the coal lead.jpg (95.19 KiB) Viewed 2919 times

9.30.16 484 now pulls into the lead as 487 continures to have its fire cleaned.jpg (88.42 KiB) Viewed 2919 times

9.30.16 Good morning to Tracy as he oils around on the 484.jpg (84.28 KiB) Viewed 2919 times

9.30.16 487 is now at the tank as someone, probably Tracy, washes down the cab of 484.jpg (90.86 KiB) Viewed 2919 times

9.30.16 484 is getting its bunker topped off.jpg (117.19 KiB) Viewed 2917 times

9.30.16 487 now backs to the coal lead.jpg (106.72 KiB) Viewed 2915 times

9.30.16 487 pulls into the lead as 484 waits for its road crew.jpg (114.91 KiB) Viewed 2915 times

9.30.16 487 has coal added for its helper run to Cumbres.jpg (105.26 KiB) Viewed 2915 times

[Larry Gibson]

Sunlight through the steam is an interesting sight today.

[Mike Maguire]

Sunlight through the steam is an interesting sight today.

I caught this one a bit later - #484 backing down the main ....

[Sharon Evans]

Morning activities continued and departure of train 216: 484 road locomotive, 487 helper to Cumbres and 9 cars

9.30.16 484 has pulled the green coach off the consist.jpg (130.75 KiB) Viewed 2913 times

9.30.16 487 has pulled back onto the main and forward to give 484 room_.jpg (125.75 KiB) Viewed 2912 times

9.30.16 484 has backed onto the train with the 2 extra cars.jpg (79.03 KiB) Viewed 2911 times

9.30.16 The train is now in loading position.jpg (94.5 KiB) Viewed 2911 times

9.30.16 The 487 has now backed onto the train.jpg (127.28 KiB) Viewed 2910 times

9.30.16 The conductor give the hi ball for train 216.jpg (98.11 KiB) Viewed 2887 times

9.30.16 As the train begins to move the conductor is safely aboard.jpg (99.86 KiB) Viewed 2887 times

9.30.16 487 and 484 are working to get the 9 car 216 up to speed.jpg (127.56 KiB) Viewed 2887 times

9.30.16 The conductor and 2 passengers are on the platform of the New Mexico.jpg (113.88 KiB) Viewed 2887 times

[Sharon Evans]

9.30.16 Train 216 is clearing Chama.jpg (110.77 KiB) Viewed 2885 times

[Rick Calkins]

Sharon, thanks for the postings of the colorful departure. The website was not accessible from my vantage point at the time. Have to admit that I would have my fishing pole in hand and headed to the Chama River, once the train left this morning. Of course, that would only happen if the tickets for 215 were sold out.

[Sharon Evans]

Thanks Rick, I had site issues also but luckily the cams kept working so could do grabs.

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of Goose 5
Well the 15 is back outside, wonder in 487 pulled it out on its return?

9.30.16 Train 215 has arrived at Cumbres.jpg (118.07 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

9.30.16 Goose 5 comes back to Chama.jpg (89.34 KiB) Viewed 2816 times

9.30.16 Goose 5 by the tipple with someone standing in the back door.jpg (105.19 KiB) Viewed 2816 times

9.30.16 Having unloaded most of its passengers, Goose 5 heads to the wye.jpg (104.65 KiB) Viewed 2816 times

9.30.16 Goose 5 comes back from the wye using the bypass track.jpg (109.23 KiB) Viewed 2809 times

9.30.16 Goose 5 has pulled off the main so it can park by the depot.jpg (142.56 KiB) Viewed 2809 times

9.30.16 Goose 5 backs toward the depot.jpg (135.07 KiB) Viewed 2809 times

[Paul Nielson]

I just got back home from a visit to Chama and a trip on the Train. What people don't mention is just how friendly all the people are from the train crews, repair shop, to the gift shop. All are willing to answer your questions. It made a wonderful trip with the freedom to walk around the whole yard. Thanks to all involved with this railroad.

Paul

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: 489 and 10 cars and the other green coach is back in Chama.

9.30.16 489 brings a 10 car 215 into Chama.jpg (115.95 KiB) Viewed 2803 times

By the tipple and nice crowd still in the open gon.

9.30.16 The Colorado has the host and trainman on the platform.jpg (134.42 KiB) Viewed 2803 times

9.30.16 489 comes past the depot as it slows for the stop.jpg (108.76 KiB) Viewed 2803 times

[Larry Gibson]

I just got back home from a visit to Chama and a trip on the Train. What people don't mention is just how friendly all the people are from the train crews, repair shop, to the gift shop. All are willing to answer your questions. It made a wonderful trip with the freedom to walk around the whole yard. Thanks to all involved with this railroad.

Paul

Paul,

You have expressed well the "charm" of Chama and the RR here. I think that is the big part of what you take home with you too. Larry

[Larry Sullivan]

Here's today's video -

Cams froze on me right at departure time, couldn't get the South cam back - so north only for 216, and no sound - but figured I'd put it here anyway.



About 1:15 487, helper from the morning 216 returned - followed soon after by the fire patrol speeder.



As 487 returned from the wye, #15 made an appearance from the back of the shop, and went to the front of the roundhouse, back to it's home for the season. 487 then backed to the cars next to the main, sat there for about 15 minutes, then went to the caboose at the back of the set of cars in the North yard and did the same. Guessing perhaps some kind of air testing? Though seemed too short for that compared to what we've seen before. Anyway, interesting and of course more questions than answers!!



Finally we have Goose #5 returning, followed shortly after by train 215 with 10 cars. They did not cut out any of the cars after turning the wye, so likely another double-header on Saturday, unless they cut them off in the morning.