Oct 20th: 2013 Final Day Cam videos

[Larry Sullivan]

The final day of the 2013 season is here, and on a Sunday morning at about 8:20AM local, engine 489 seemed a bit reluctant to get out of bed. Finally a good belch of smoke, and off to the ash pit.

Also of note this morning, 488 pulled 463 to the ash pit, and then pushed back into the engine house -- assuming for the winter, have that move also if anyone interested.

Once again, click on the picture and it will take you to the video of 489 startup today.

[Larry Sullivan]

Uploading the video of today's departure now, so will post shortly. Just want to take a moment to say thanks to all that contribute to this site, I won't name names as I'll forget someone, but all the photos, screencaps and descriptions of what happens in the yard is very appreciated when you can't be watching these cams 24/7. The photos and videos of trains moving along the route are fantastic. While 2014 won't give me the opportunity to visit Chama, I'm already planning a trip in 2015 - hopefully to include a week that I can help in one of the work sessions.

Earlier this year, before joining the friends, I had read a review someplace - probably on TripAdvisor or such a site, someone had written that the C&T was just like Amtrak, always running late. Well, it's amazing to me that these trains run at all, never mind that for about 5 months, never missing a trip, and while perhaps a little late, I mean why go to Chama at all if you want to rush rush!! I have no idea what it takes to run a railroad like this, certainly a lot of work by a lot of good people -- very impressive, and a job well done by all!!

And with that - here's today's departure. I'll try to get the return this afternoon, but not sure I'll be around.

[Larry Gibson]

Thanks Larry!!! These videos are great. Will give us something to tide us through the long night coming.

Second your thoughts on all that goes into making the railroad a national treasure!!!!!


Larry

[Larry Sullivan]

Thanks Larry! I may have a few more from over the summer I can post at some point, to tide us over until 2014!

Final two videos from this morning -- 488 putting an almost cold 463 in the engine house.

[John Hamman]

Thanks Larry,

I made my first trip to Chama and rode the C&T first time this summer. I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on all of this.
And thanks for these posts - I was away this morning and would hate to have missed this last day of the season!

John

[Larry Sullivan]

To complete the day, the arrival of 215 into Chama, final train of the season.