CHAMA WYE

Get the latest news here. Forum Instructions/Tips are also here.

CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Doug Doane » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:37 am

Can anyone give us an update on the Chama Wye extension? Any photos?
Doug Doane
Brakeman
Brakeman
 
Posts: 38
Joined: Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:10 am

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Jason Rose » Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:39 pm

Rich will be in town in the next few days and has promised pictures.

If you don't already know, it's in service.
Jason Rose
<><
Ferroequinearcheologist-in-Training
RioGrandeExplorations.net
Spring, Texas - MP 209.7 - UP Palestine Sub
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing"
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance" - Wendell Phillips
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid." - Sgt Stryker USMC
“Life is too short to deal with other people’s drama.” – Sgt Jason Rose USMC
User avatar
Jason Rose
Moderator
Moderator
 
Posts: 2799
Joined: Thu Nov 17, 2011 1:09 pm
Location: Spring, Texas (MP 209.7 - UP Palestine Sub)

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Joe Kanocz » Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:10 pm

Here's a couple pics of the wye taken from the new Manzanita crossing
20140726_072801.jpg

20140726_072756.jpg
Joe Kanocz
Moderator
Moderator
 
Posts: 580
Joined: Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:06 pm

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby John Cole » Sun Jul 27, 2014 6:27 am

There was a time in the railroad's not so distant past that the tail of the wye trackwork is in better condition than almost all of the mainline of the CATS. Good show John Matthews and his track crew! How far we have come in not a very long time. :smiley24:
John Cole
Conductor
Conductor
 
Posts: 729
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:55 pm

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Craig Kumler » Sun Jul 27, 2014 8:41 am

Nice Pics Joe...and thanks for all your great coverage during the work sessions!
Craig Kumler
Engineer
Engineer
 
Posts: 394
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2011 4:24 pm
Location: San Jose, Ca.

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Rich Murray » Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:43 pm

Two with a slightly different perspective from Joe's.
Attachments
082.JPG
092.JPG
User avatar
Rich Murray
Moderator
Moderator
 
Posts: 1048
Joined: Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:30 pm

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Paul Davenport » Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:52 pm

Very informative. Thanks for sharing.
Paul Davenport
Engineer
Engineer
 
Posts: 273
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:42 pm
Location: Phoenix, AZ

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Tim Tennant » Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:49 am

The railroad actually started using it on July 4th. Saves a great deal of time turning the train and preparing it for the next day. It also provides great turnaround for the night trains plus when we ran our Moonlight & Wine Tasting train on July 11th.
User avatar
Tim Tennant
Engineer
Engineer
 
Posts: 434
Joined: Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:04 pm

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Doug Doane » Tue Jul 29, 2014 8:57 am

Thanks for the photos. I can see where this will save much time and also provide more great photo opts.
Doug Doane
Brakeman
Brakeman
 
Posts: 38
Joined: Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:10 am

Re: CHAMA WYE

Unread postby Larry Sullivan » Wed Jul 30, 2014 6:34 am

Joe and Rich, thanks for the additional photos. Along with Jason's "under construction" photos of last month or so it gives a nice complete picture.
Larry Sullivan
Conductor
Conductor
 
Posts: 3297
Joined: Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:28 am
Location: Dunnellon, Florida


Return to NEWS & Updates

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 138 guests