11-8-16 An Election Day Choice, Watching 315 Extra:)

[Larry Gibson]

315 is out and is expected to depart at 9:00 for its long winter's nap in Antonio.

[Larry Gibson]

More daylight and more smoke!!! Something to get steamed over today!!
Vote for Steam Power!!!

[Larry Gibson]

Original plans called for 315 to pull 2 of the flat roofed coaches over to the Antonio yard for winter work. We shall soon see if that is the train.

[Larry Sullivan]

Looks like smoke in Antonito this morning, perhaps 487 getting ready to head to Chama

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[Larry Gibson]

Looks like smoke in Antonito this morning, perhaps 487 getting ready to head to Chama

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Bringing coaches back to Chama for Santa Trains most likely. A meet at Osier?? Will have to watch for a second Extra later today possibly. All K-36s to winter in Chama.

[Larry Gibson]

Zooming in:

[Larry Gibson]

Working the fire getting ready.

[Larry Sullivan]

Looks like 487 at the tank in Antonito

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Looks like #15 started now as well.

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[Larry Gibson]

Looks like 487 at the tank in Antonito

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Looks like the RR will be having a GRANDE finale today!! What a CHOICE by the management!!!

[Larry Gibson]

Looks like Roger's Jeep Cherokee has arrived. He has some interesting video and photographs planned for today. He will be riding too. Look for some great moments from him when he returns today.

[Larry Gibson]

Looking at the scene from the depot cam. Clear blue sky and fall foliage gone. Winter is coming as the 315 steam plume rises.

[Sharon Evans]

Any idea why they are still at house at almost 9 am.

[Larry Sullivan]

315 on the move now to the water tank.

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Passing the tipple headed for coaling.

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[Larry Gibson]

Shadow of 315's smoke plume heading to the tank and later backing up the main past some spectators.

[Larry Gibson]

Fueling for today's run.

[Larry Gibson]

Here's the SCOOP on what's happening in the yard now!

[Larry Sullivan]

315 done with coaling, now moving back, also #15 now inside the shop looks like perhaps to pull out #484

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315 heading into the South yard, to pick up a couple coaches for the trip today.

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Smoke flies over the depot as 315 works to hook up her consist.

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[Larry Gibson]

Backing down to the coaches.

[Larry Gibson]

Smell the smoke over the depot!!!

[Larry Gibson]

Passengers are waiting to board!!

[Larry Gibson]

Looks like plans changed! Just one coach.

[Larry Gibson]

Waiting

[Larry Gibson]

X 315 is off at 9:50! A few lucky folks riding. See you in the spring 315!

[Mike Maguire]

"The Lion roared and brought forth a Mouse" ....

[Larry Sullivan]

I am also assuming 487 left Antonito this morning, and got out between captures - we'll see if we have an arrival later today.

[Larry Gibson]

I am also assuming 487 left Antonito this morning, and got out between captures - we'll see if we have an arrival later today.

Hopefully some of our faithful posters will help document the arrival. It's been fun today! The RR is enhanced when the 315 and Geese are on line. Thanks to all of these groups!!

[Jonathan Cordova]

315 is in Antonio

[Larry Gibson]

At 4:15 15 runs up to the stall door and stops.

[Larry Sullivan]

Looks like 487 did not make the trip to Chama today, perhaps they will do so on Wednesday.

[Larry Sullivan]

Here's video of the activity today with 315, runs just over 8 minutes, from first motion at the shop to departure. Enjoy!

[Larry Gibson]

An addendum on the 315 move yesterday.

"It was a good trip. No issues with the engine. Due to the number of cars in Antonito we had to turn the train at Lava and back into Antonito."

[Tom Casper]

We need that new track in Antonito put into service pronto.

Tom C.

[Farol Henkle]

Thanks for posting this video Larry Sullivan. Engines #315 and #463 certainly have different sounding bells, which I do admire. Almost like a church bell. Love it and all!

[Tom Casper]

We need that new track in Antonito put into service pronto.

Tom C.

Carlos has posted pics on Instagram of them dumping ballast on the new track. Pretty darn close. That is why they had a hot steam [489 IIRC] engine over in Antonito.

Tom C.

[Sharon Evans]

487 is over there.