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by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:30 am

489 coaling and getting ready for some more work, looks like still two other hot locos, so assuming 487 and 488.

by **Tom Casper** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:39 am

Actually there are 3 hot engines as two are on the left. The one in front is hiding the other, I caught it blowing off and yelled at the wife 3 hot in Chama. She could care less!

Tom C.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:43 am

You are correct Tom -- 488 now down taking on water. 487, I assume, still in front of the engine house. Will try and get some video today as well, and am uploading some video - though not much from yesterday.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:14 am

488 hooking up to the flat cars after getting a load of coal, workers taking off the ties, and then 488 pulled the cars up a bit, perhaps better position to unload.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:04 am

488 moving the flats back and forth a bit, so the forklift can get a last load on a car. Looks like 3 empty flats now, one to go.

489 down by the wye, 487 still sitting in front of the engine house.

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:29 am

Thanks Larry for watching and posting. Had to put the iPad down this morning and do things off RR. :sad:

Looks like another busy day. Apparently the hospital train will leave for Antonito on Thursday so today and tomorrow will be busy. Perhaps some major yard work coming too with all the track supplies if the snow holds off.

Here is a capture of when I was able to "peep" back in! :geek:

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:32 am

Well Larry you did a heck of a job yesterday, so I figured I'd try to help out today. I'm supposed to be doing work around the house -- but yeah it can wait!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:53 am

489 heading out with another 3 carloads of ballast.

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:57 am

Larry Sullivan wrote:Well Larry you did a heck of a job yesterday, so I figured I'd try to help out today. I'm supposed to be doing work around the house -- but yeah it can wait!

Agree with you totally...put off today to watch the wind down. Tomorrow you will have to carry the ball as I will be tied up. I'm sure those who miss it live will enjoy these updates.

Won't be long until the snow flies. Made this photo of "my tracks" in the yard last Dec 23. ;-)

That''s my shadow with this iPad I'm watching with now in the snow.

Enjoy the activities while they last!!!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:01 am

As I'm sitting here in 86 degree weather, that snow shot is really calling! (Though nice cool front coming through tonight).

FYI - your shot is flipped sideways, but looks fantastic.

I've got to be out a couple hours in the morning tomorrow, but will be here much of the day -- will gladly post what I can throughout the day!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:20 am

Video of the 489 ballast train.

by **John Hamman** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:41 am

Larry,

I had to be away this morning - thanks for all of the fine pics.

John

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:54 am

Took much of the morning, but now the final bundle of ties now removed, should see some movement soon I would think.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:29 am

488 now hooking up to 497's tender and moving it to the South side.

487 moved into the engine house.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:40 am

Video of the tender move - coming shortly.

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:41 am

Larry Sullivan wrote:As I'm sitting here in 86 degree weather, that snow shot is really calling! (Though nice cool front coming through tonight).

FYI - your shot is flipped sideways, but looks fantastic.

I've got to be out a couple hours in the morning tomorrow, but will be here much of the day -- will gladly post what I can throughout the day!

Something about iPad pics and PC threads don't mix...tried again. They look ok when you post so never know.

Thanks for the updates!

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:43 am

497's tender moving....will 497 be going east Thursday?

No...it went to the swamp!!! :lol:

what's up with that???

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:56 am

Geez... I step away for a few hours for work and come back to see 488 moving 497's tender!

Does anyone know why?

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:04 pm

488 dropped 497's tender in the swamp.

For a minute there...

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:10 pm

Ok - time to teach the new guy -- what's the car they are hooking up now?

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:14 pm

I believe that is the Pile Driver

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:29 pm

Jason,
The north camera is sticking/ locking up....did the pile driver go into the swamp?
Larry

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:33 pm

Cam is working for me.

Yes, Pile Driver is in the swamp. Looks like they're cleaning up the yard a bit. Maybe for some winter maintenance? They'd have to hurry before the white stuff comes.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:36 pm

Yeah cam froze for me for a few minutes too, I was getting that server error message it puts up. Back to running now. Could be something with the net here too, getting heavy rain.

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:39 pm

I'm not watching it too intently. Mine could've crapped out and I didn't notice it.

It happens.

by **Rich Murray** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:46 pm

For what it's worth, 216 more days

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:49 pm

Rich Murray wrote:For what it's worth, 216 more days

The countdown has begun!! :smile:

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:49 pm

Larry Sullivan wrote:
Rich Murray wrote:For what it's worth, 216 more days

The countdown has begun!!

I guess I should put a countdown clock on the camera page.

by **Rich Murray** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:50 pm

We had one last year. It don't pay to mess with tradition :)
Upon further reflection; that was for the 463 charter.

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:52 pm

Rich Murray wrote:We had one last year. It don't pay to mess with tradition :)

We did?

by **Rich Murray** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:54 pm

You question faster than I can edit. ;)

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:54 pm

Moving several cars around the yard now.

Ok - Im about done for a while here, been fun today. Will see what I can do tomorrow. I'll get some vids of the pile driver and tender moves put up later, but time to get some real life stuff done for a bit.

Hope all enjoy the posts of the day!

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:57 pm

Rich Murray wrote:You question faster than I can edit. ;)

Sorry. I don't remember the 463 countdown either.

But, I'll put one up. I assume Opening Day will be Saturday, May 24.

by **Rich Murray** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:06 pm

Jason Rose wrote:
Rich Murray wrote:You question faster than I can edit. ;)

Sorry. I don't remember the 463 countdown either.

But, I'll put one up. I assume Opening Day will be Saturday, May 24.

Most likely

by **Gary Kimble** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:40 pm

Wow guys this is awesome. Will there be any special runs? I saw a video of the train running in the snow a while ago.
Also, you refer to the swamp and I assume that is to the east of the engine house. How many tracks are there?
Thanks for all the pictures and video Larry. I can't take me eyes off this site.

by **Allan Kirkpatrick** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:50 pm

Guys, Are you sure it was the pile driver that was moved?
It looks more like the derrick.
Any idea why they are puting it in the swamp?

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:03 pm

Here's a close up. It went into the swamp right after 497s tender.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:06 pm

Video of the move of the 497 tender - initial move heading down to the wye. Will have second video for the trip back with the tender behind 488's tender.

2nd video

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:11 pm

Caboose drop and further switching around 15:00 this afternoon in last frame.

by **Jason Rose** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:18 pm

Gary Kimble wrote:Wow guys this is awesome. Will there be any special runs? I saw a video of the train running in the snow a while ago.
Also, you refer to the swamp and I assume that is to the east of the engine house. How many tracks are there?
Thanks for all the pictures and video Larry. I can't take me eyes off this site.

The "Swamp" is the old sheep dipping tracks east of the engine house. It's close to the river and I suppose that's where the monicker comes from.

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:19 pm

East Bound Freight Left at 15:12. Tie flats going over for another load? Interesting flanger is going too.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 2:24 pm

Video of the Derrick move - I missed the bit going down into the swamp, that's when the camera died on me for a few.

by **Allan Kirkpatrick** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:32 pm

Larry,
Thanks for the close up of the Derrick.
The Pile Driver has a vertical rectangular frame attached to a swivel base that allows it to swing side to side and to angle as well.
The hammer rides within the rectangular frame to drive the piles into the ground.
The vertical frame can be lowered so it can be transported.
Come to think of it, isn't the pile driver up in Antonito?

by **Larry Sullivan** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:41 pm

Allan Kirkpatrick wrote:Larry,
Thanks for the close up of the Derrick.
The Pile Driver has a vertical rectangular frame attached to a swivel base that allows it to swing side to side and to angle as well.
The hammer rides within the rectangular frame to drive the piles into the ground.
The vertical frame can be lowered so it can be transported.
Come to think of it, isn't the pile driver up in Antonito?

Thanks - I edited my post to correct it to Derrick. Also added in the 2nd video of the 497 tender move.

That's it for me today - another day tomorrow, I won't be around for early morning movements, but will later on around noon my time here.

by **Larry Gibson** » Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:02 pm

One last view as a loco skirts back from the wye to the engine house late in the day.

Post Season Day 2 continues some interesting moves in the yard.

Get some good captures tomorrow as I'm tied up and won't be watching live.

Larry

by **Jim Millhouse** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:41 am

The MOW that was moved was the derrick car and not the pile driver. I know this since I have been helping with that project for the last three years. Does anyone know if it will remain in the swamp for the winter and if so will it be placed back to where it came from?

by **Jason Rose** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:43 am

Thanks for the correction. Sorry for the bogus info.

I'll go study more so I can tell a Pile Driver from a Derrick.

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