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by **Jack Spencer** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:46 am

Our 5th DH day in a row commences with 484 at the pit and 489 waiting behind.

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489 comes to the pit as 484 takes on water at the tank.

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484 backs down the main to the coal dock as 489, barley discernible from the smoke, is at the tank.

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489 now backs down the main. Then she sits stationary to allow 484 to back away from the dock.

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Now 489 accesses the dock as 484 heads to the tank again for the coal to be washed.

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by **Sharon Evans** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:53 am

Aspen season is in full swing and the railroad is cashing in on it which is great.

by **Tim Davis** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:06 am

Maybe it's just my aging memory, but it seems like there have been more double-headers this season than in the past. Is ridership up significantly, is it a locomotive wear & tear issue or something else?......hoping it's significantly more riders.

by **Jack Spencer** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:11 am

Train 216 departure: 489 helper, 484 road engine and 10 cars. Tim, the reason for all these double headers is definitely ridership. Although remember 484 was being tested on one on September 18th.

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by **Jack Spencer** » Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:43 am

RGS Goose 5 finally leaves Chama behind to star at a Goose event in Ridgway. To be honest, even though I strongly dislike diesels (and that includes 15 and 19), I will thoroughly miss the Goose as it always puts a smile on my face. "Honk honk!" see you next year!