7/9/17 Sunday

[Sharon Evans]

It is a quiet Sunday morning in Chama with 489 sitting in front on the east side and 463 in the west stall with just its fire box door visible, should be 487 behind the 489.

7-9-17 Quiet Sunday morning.jpg (113.94 KiB) Viewed 3554 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations:
Based on recent mornings, they got somewhat of a late start today.
Today is another Cinder Bear train, so should get an extra coach for this.

7-9-17 489 moves away from the house.jpg (142.4 KiB) Viewed 3525 times

7-9-17 489 arrives at pit.jpg (140.73 KiB) Viewed 3525 times

7-9-17 The ash blown off at the pit glows in the sun.jpg (93.95 KiB) Viewed 3522 times

7-9-17 The 489 backs down the main to get to the coal dock lead.jpg (127.64 KiB) Viewed 3520 times

7-9-17 The 489 comes by the wood shop, which in 2 weeks will be a hive of activity again.jpg (138.19 KiB) Viewed 3520 times

7-9-17 The 489 gets coal added to its bunker.jpg (131.72 KiB) Viewed 3520 times

7-9-17 The hostlers work done the road crew is taking over.jpg (133.79 KiB) Viewed 3518 times

Guess the load factor today is such they can use the first regular coach for the kids.

7-9-17 The train has moved into loading position without an extra coach_.jpg (133.06 KiB) Viewed 3516 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 489 and 7 cars

7-9-17 The 489 gets the 7 car train 216 underway.jpg (130.33 KiB) Viewed 3501 times

7-9-17 The train is coming by the wood shop.jpg (133.09 KiB) Viewed 3501 times

7-9-17 The palor Colorado carries the markers this morning.jpg (122.53 KiB) Viewed 3501 times

7-9-17 The train is exiting Chama.jpg (118.88 KiB) Viewed 3501 times

7-9-17 Smoke trails from the 489 as the last cars round the curve.jpg (119.59 KiB) Viewed 3501 times

[Larry Gibson]

215 is moving out of Antonito on time.

[Sharon Evans]

The 488 is now making its first Antonito to Chama run after re build.

[Larry Gibson]

A mid afternoon shower up on top:

[Sharon Evans]

Being able to see this much of the last car probably means an 8 car train.

7-9-17 We can see the back half of the parlor at the pass.jpg (85.1 KiB) Viewed 3465 times

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: 488 and 8 cars

7-9-17 The cool, damp air gives a nice steam effect as 215 comes into Chama.jpg (130.74 KiB) Viewed 3448 times

7-9-17 488 approaches the tipple.jpg (122.88 KiB) Viewed 3448 times

7-9-17 The parlor New Mexico brings up the rear this afternoon.jpg (135.84 KiB) Viewed 3448 times

7-9-17 Trip over the train is stopped at the depot.jpg (131.23 KiB) Viewed 3448 times

[Sharon Evans]

The next fireman/engineer school is underway this evening so we will have extra trains starting tomorrow.