10-2-16 Sunday "Stock Extra" in yard!!

[Larry Gibson]

A gathering of photographers is underway early! 315 is hot and out too. First to ashpit, then a stop at tank, finally coupled on to a cut of cars by the tank. 315X then backs down onto the main to head for coaling. We will soon have a stock extra ready to go east!! 315 will take cars to Antonito today is tentative plan.


315X backs down into south yard to allow Goose 5 to depart about 9:

[Sharon Evans]

Wonder if there is something going on today we did not know about other then the 2 goose round trips to Cumbres?

[Sharon Evans]

Morning activities including 315 and morning train:

10.2.16 487 has come to the pit to begin its day.jpg (108.31 KiB) Viewed 4250 times

10.2.16 315 looks to be in north yard working around the stock cars.jpg (98.97 KiB) Viewed 4250 times

10.2.16 487 has moved to the tank as 315 is still in north yard.jpg (102.52 KiB) Viewed 4245 times

10.2.16 315 backs its train out of south yard.jpg (103.41 KiB) Viewed 4245 times

10.2.16 315 backs toward the coal dock with its train.jpg (103.74 KiB) Viewed 4245 times

10.2.16 315 is stopped at the wood shop before pulling ahead to the dock.jpg (121.68 KiB) Viewed 4245 times

10.2.16 315 gets sand added.jpg (104.38 KiB) Viewed 4245 times

10.2.16 315 has coal added to its bunker for the trip.jpg (103.25 KiB) Viewed 4237 times

At the moment, it looks like everything is waiting on the 315. The goose is ready to depart and 487 sits up at the end of the house lead.

10.2.16 315 backs out of the coal lead as 484 gets its fire cleaned.jpg (110.51 KiB) Viewed 4225 times

10.2.16 315 now is in south yard_.jpg (115.05 KiB) Viewed 4225 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning activities continued including Goose 5 and extra 315 departure:

10.2.16 Goose 5 now pulls out of the depot lead.jpg (102.09 KiB) Viewed 4225 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 is by the wood shop as it leaves.jpg (96.98 KiB) Viewed 4219 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 is by the tipple.jpg (102.46 KiB) Viewed 4219 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 clears Chama on its way to Cumbres.jpg (107.44 KiB) Viewed 4219 times

10.2.16 487 backs down the main on its way to the coal dock.jpg (111.85 KiB) Viewed 4218 times

10.2.16 487 pulls in toward the coal dock.jpg (124.35 KiB) Viewed 4218 times

10.2.16 487 has its bunker filled for the trip east.jpg (110.89 KiB) Viewed 4218 times

10.2.16 315 comes by the wood shop with its freight.jpg (127.8 KiB) Viewed 4215 times

10.2.16 The caboose on extra 315 east.jpg (112.22 KiB) Viewed 4215 times

10.2.16 Extra 315 east clears Chama.jpg (99.95 KiB) Viewed 4215 times

[Larry Gibson]

315X underway at 9:15.

[Bill Grierson]

There seemed to be a problem with 315 at the coal dock. Looked like she headed east with only one 'scoop' of coal. Any ideas how far they plan to take her?

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 487 and 8 cars

10.2.16 487 has now coupled onto today's 216.jpg (87.27 KiB) Viewed 4213 times

10.2.16 216 is now in loading position.jpg (100.44 KiB) Viewed 4212 times

10.2.16 While all the action was happening, 484 pulled 489 down to the tank.jpg (95.57 KiB) Viewed 4211 times

10.2.16 Today's conductor gives the hi ball for train 216.jpg (100.1 KiB) Viewed 4199 times

10.2.16 Today's conductor is now safely aboard the New Mexico and is closing the gate.jpg (98.52 KiB) Viewed 4199 times

10.2.16 487 is working as it brings 216 by an open wood shop.jpg (135.29 KiB) Viewed 4199 times

The engineer of 487 blows for the running brake test as it passes the tipple

10.2.16 The New Mexico appears full as it passes the north cam.jpg (107.12 KiB) Viewed 4199 times

10.2.16 The New Mexico passes the tank as it leaves Chama.jpg (121.63 KiB) Viewed 4199 times

10.2.16 The New Mexico passes the fire patrol speeder.jpg (118.46 KiB) Viewed 4199 times

[Sharon Evans]

There seemed to be a problem with 315 at the coal dock. Looked like she headed east with only one 'scoop' of coal. Any ideas how far they plan to take her?

That is a good point, trainmaster Ed spent a lot of time up by the 315 talking to its crew and they were looking at the tender. That should be enough coal for at least Cumbres and back.

[Larry Gibson]

487 pulls today's 216 out right on time!

Later Goose 5 has made it up to Cumbres.


Shortly after 315X is approaching Coxo with smoke seen in valley.

[Sharon Evans]

10.2.16 Goose 5 has made Cumbres and will now head back to Chama.jpg (121.89 KiB) Viewed 4182 times

Though this could also be 216 based on the time.

10.2.16 With a puff of smoke 315 approaches Coxo and 3d crossing.jpg (117.06 KiB) Viewed 4178 times

[Larry Gibson]

Fire and Rock patrol back in yard at 1:40 as it's very quiet at the depot.

[Sharon Evans]

Well the plan was for goose to do 2 round trips up to Cumbres today, but not seen it come back when I was watching. Guess we will need Larry S.'s video to see.
Here is comes and I got it.

10.2.16 Goose 5 is back in Chama.jpg (93.03 KiB) Viewed 4145 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 is passing the wood shop on its way to the depot.jpg (107.12 KiB) Viewed 4145 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 has unloaded at the depot as 489 comes out.jpg (108.09 KiB) Viewed 4145 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 is now headed to the wye.jpg (91.8 KiB) Viewed 4145 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 is back from the wye.jpg (98.23 KiB) Viewed 4141 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 stops while the coal lead switch is opened.jpg (126.45 KiB) Viewed 4139 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 now pulls forward to clear the switch into the depot track.jpg (128.99 KiB) Viewed 4139 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 now backs to the depot to park.jpg (128.77 KiB) Viewed 4139 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 is now parked at the depot.jpg (123.08 KiB) Viewed 4138 times

10.2.16 One of the 4 legged fans checks out the yard.jpg (110.82 KiB) Viewed 4138 times

[Larry Gibson]

215 is completing brake test before coming down the grade at 3:44.

463 bring the 215 in at 4:45. Looks like a full train too!

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: 463 and 10 cars and departure of the Goose 5 for a sunset trip to Cumbres

10.2.16 Goose 5 pulls up to the wood shop.jpg (127.29 KiB) Viewed 4108 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 pulls through the switch to the depot track.jpg (110.54 KiB) Viewed 4106 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 heads up the bypass track through north yard.jpg (111.78 KiB) Viewed 4106 times

10.2.16 Goose 5 stops to wait for train 215 to get into Chama.jpg (116.18 KiB) Viewed 4106 times

10.2.16 463 brings a 10 car 215 into Chama.jpg (98.35 KiB) Viewed 4100 times

As 215 passes the tipple we see a full open gon.

10.2.16 The Colorado passes the wood shop.jpg (119.49 KiB) Viewed 4100 times

10.2.16 The 463 brings the train by the depot as it slows.jpg (105.14 KiB) Viewed 4100 times

10.2.16 215 safely by Goose 5 leaves Chama.jpg (116.33 KiB) Viewed 4100 times

[Larry Gibson]

Goose 5 is at Cumbres heading for the east wye switch at 6:08.

[Larry Gibson]

At 7:35 Goose 5 arrives in Chama.

[Larry Gibson]

Since Goose 5 will be heading to the loading ramp at the end of the line in the morning, to be trucked to Delores, no need to go to the wye. Goose 5 noses up to the museum box car.

[Sharon Evans]

Well, they still have not rewired the lights on the ramp between the depot and support building.

[Larry Gibson]

Well, they still have not rewired the lights on the ramp between the depot and support building.

Makes for another DELIGHTFUL evening!!!

[Larry Sullivan]

Here's video of the day --

315 starts the day with hooking up to the stock cars and caboose that was in the North yard, then coming to the coal dock. Sanding, then they took one scoop of coal. Seemed to have some kind of issue perhaps, but they were kind of holding up the yard. Finally they moved back to the South yard to let Goose 5 come out and head up to Cumbres on the first trip of the day. Would love it if someone on the ground could fill us in on if there was any issues going on with 315. They did not come back during the day, and it's posted on NGDF that they went to Antonito.



315 Extra Departs Chama



Train 216 is next to depart, leaving what was a very busy yard kind of quiet.



Goose 5 returns from Cumbres after trip 1 of the day.



Goose 5 heads out on trip two to Cumbres, more of a sunset trip than anything, and as they wait at the North end of the yard 463 brings in train 215.



Goose 5 returns after dark, ending the days activity in Chama