9/23/18 Sunday double header

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations: There are currently 9 cars staged along with the caboose which came in yesterday on 215.

2018-09-23 The 489 moves out to start the day.jpg (105.68 KiB) Viewed 2987 times

2018-09-23 The 489 comes over the pit so the hostlers can clean its fire.jpg (102.57 KiB) Viewed 2987 times

2018-09-23 The second locomotive moves up behind the 489.jpg (96.19 KiB) Viewed 2987 times

The 489 is now at the tank as 484 is over the pit

2018-09-23 The hostlers back the 489 toward the coal dock as 484 is just seen on the right headed to the tank.jpg (104.81 KiB) Viewed 2985 times

2018-09-23 The hostlers empty a bucket full of coal into the 489's bunker as 484 is at the tank with its high pressure pop going off.jpg (99.81 KiB) Viewed 2981 times

The hostlers for 489 are done so its waiting on its road crew as the 484 is getting coal added for its run to Cumbres

The 489 has now coupled the second extra coach onto the consist

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of the double headed train 215:

The 484 has coupled onto the train before its is moved forward to load position

2018-09-23 And with all that smoke, they are just moving the train forward to loading position.jpg (110.28 KiB) Viewed 2975 times

The train is in loading position and the charter caboose can be seen

2018-09-23 The conductor is standing by the caboose as he gives the high ball.jpg (86.85 KiB) Viewed 2963 times

As the 484 and 489 get their 10 car train underway we see that the caboose has a drumhead on it

2018-09-23 The locomotives pass the woodshop.jpg (100.34 KiB) Viewed 2962 times

The train passes the tipple as we again see full cars

looking at the logo on the caboose drumhead, wonder if its one of the Cattleman's organizations out to see the Aspens?

2018-09-23 The rear platform of the caboose looks crowded.jpg (102.49 KiB) Viewed 2962 times

2018-09-23 The locomotives are exiting the yard as the caboose passes the tank.jpg (96.86 KiB) Viewed 2962 times

2018-09-23 The last cars are rounding the curve as the train heads east.jpg (98.71 KiB) Viewed 2962 times

[Sharon Evans]

2018-09-23 The smoke from the approaching train is seen as it nears Coxo at 3d crossing.jpg (111 KiB) Viewed 2960 times

2018-09-23 The train is at Cumbres and we got the 484.jpg (113.44 KiB) Viewed 2959 times

2018-09-23 The 484 is back in Chama after helper duty to Cumbres.jpg (95.66 KiB) Viewed 2951 times

2018-09-23 The 484 passes the depot on its way to the wye.jpg (90.54 KiB) Viewed 2951 times

Looks like there is a Friends member clearing brush off the slope by the pit. There is a work session scheduled for the coming week in Antonito and usually a few do things in Chama.

2018-09-23 Brush clearing is underway.jpg (123.9 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215:

I can't tell if the last car is the parlor or that caboose coming back.

2018-09-23 The 215 is at Cumbers and I would guess 9 cars.jpg (123.17 KiB) Viewed 2941 times

2018-09-23 The 463 enters Chama yard with its headlight shinning.jpg (113.4 KiB) Viewed 2931 times

2018-09-23 The 463 is at the tank with its 9 car train.jpg (112.77 KiB) Viewed 2931 times

2018-09-23 As the train approaches the tipple we see one extra coach and at the back the caboose has returned.jpg (112.48 KiB) Viewed 2931 times

Passing the tipple we see a nice group still enjoying the open gon

The caboose was not turned at Osier

The caboose is carrying its drumhead on this end now and the 463 is approaching the depot

2018-09-23 The 463 is passing the cleaners as it slows.jpg (107.91 KiB) Viewed 2930 times

2018-09-23 The conductor has dropped the stepbox and moves on to the next coach.jpg (108.99 KiB) Viewed 2930 times