9/28/18 Friday Goose does a turn and double header

[Sharon Evans]

Morning Preparations and Goose 5 leaves: No problems today with the stream have everything and will process.

2018-09-28 The 484 is first out this morning.jpg (110.49 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 As the hostlers are cleaning the fire on 484 the 489 comes up behind.jpg (96.17 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

The 489 is now at the pit as 484 gets water and coal wash

2018-09-28 The 484 now backs toward the coal dock lead as 489 gets water.jpg (97.51 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 The RGS Goose 5 departs for its Osier turn.jpg (113.49 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 The RGS Goose 5 passes the woodshop with white flags fluttering.jpg (115.06 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 The RGS Goose 5 comes between the 484 at the coal dock and the 489 on the main waiting its turn.jpg (103.53 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 The RGS Goose 5 is about at the north end of the yard_.jpg (98.05 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 The RGS Goose 5 is on the main and headed out.jpg (99.72 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 you can just make out the white of Goose 5 as it round the curve and 489 is moving up to the coal dock.jpg (101.7 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning prep continues for train 216:

2018-09-28 The 489 is getting coal added to its bunker as 484 is at the tank washing its new, added coal.jpg (101.31 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 The 484 is now parked awaiting its road crew.jpg (117.24 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

The 484 has shoved the second extra coach onto the train

The 484 has pulled the 9 car train into loading position

2018-09-28 The 489 has now coupled onto the train.jpg (118.79 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of double headed, 9 car train 216:

2018-09-28 After giving the high ball, the conductor is boarding the parlor.jpg (94.86 KiB) Viewed 4298 times

2018-09-28 The 489 and 484 are getting today's 9 car train underway.jpg (114.16 KiB) Viewed 4298 times

2018-09-28 The 489 and 484 are passing the woodshop.jpg (113.86 KiB) Viewed 4298 times

The 489 is blowing for the running brake test as the train passes the tipple

2018-09-28 The parlor Colorado brings up the markers on this 216.jpg (97.71 KiB) Viewed 4298 times

2018-09-28 The parlor is passing the tank as CTS fans walk back to their cars.jpg (94.48 KiB) Viewed 4298 times

2018-09-28 The last cars are headed into the curve as the train turns east.jpg (97.13 KiB) Viewed 4298 times

[Sharon Evans]

Afternoon doings:

2018-09-28 The 489 is back from Cumbres after helping the 216 up the hill.jpg (110.85 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

2018-09-28 The 489 passes the depot on its way to the wye.jpg (96.43 KiB) Viewed 4342 times

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[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of Goose 5 back into Chama:

2018-09-28 Goose 5 comes back into Chama after its run to Osier.jpg (110.27 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 Goose 5 comes past the tank as it ends its run.jpg (110.31 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 Goose 5 comes up to the tipple.jpg (109.02 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 Goose 5 passes the woodshop and its back door is open.jpg (132.2 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 Goose 5 crosses the access road.jpg (134.48 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 Goose 5 heads to the wye.jpg (106.49 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 The 15 has come out.jpg (130.52 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 The Goose is back from the wye and headed to its parking stop on the depot track, 15 has moved close to south yard.jpg (131.75 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

2018-09-28 The Goose is parked and its passengers are getting off.jpg (132.11 KiB) Viewed 4326 times

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215:

2018-09-28 The 487 comes out of the shadows as it enters Chama yard.jpg (112.73 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

2018-09-28 The 487 comes by the tank with its 10 car train 215.jpg (113.12 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

2018-09-28 The 487 is almost to the tipple.jpg (112.53 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

As the train passes the tipple we see an almost full open gon

2018-09-28 The platform of the parlor New Mexico also has riders.jpg (125.96 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

2018-09-28 The 487 comes by the display cars and the 15.jpg (102.79 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

2018-09-28 Moving past the cleaning crew, the 487 still has not slowed.jpg (107.07 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

2018-09-28 Finally stopped, we see the conductor placing a step box.jpg (109.57 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

2018-09-28 Passengers are coming off the train now that its stopped.jpg (99.97 KiB) Viewed 4316 times

[Sharon Evans]

After the train was turned, the 15 was out in the yard doing some switching but I could not see what.