5-22-15 Opening Day Eve: Fire and Ice at Sunrise

[Larry Gibson]

A colorful morning in the yard on Opening Day Eve!!!

[Edwin Frey]

Difficult to tell for sure because of the billowing steam and smoke, but it looks as though #489 has been pulled out of the engine house, and that it's D&RGW paint on the tender has been returned to the Cumbres & Toltec lettering. Also noticed that there is a high-pitched whistle, like feedback, in the audio this morning.

[Larry Sullivan]

Difficult to tell for sure because of the billowing steam and smoke, but it looks as though #489 has been pulled out of the engine house, and that it's D&RGW paint on the tender has been returned to the Cumbres & Toltec lettering. Also noticed that there is a high-pitched whistle, like feedback, in the audio this morning.

3rd loco has indeed been pulled out this morning. The "feedback" sound has been reported to Jason, though I believe it's the same sound that last year we ID'd as machine shop sounds. It's gone now, which again leads me to think it's that same noise we had coming on now and then last year.

[Larry Sullivan]

For those that are hearing the whiny off and on feedback sounds -- this was the main conversation on it last year. viewtopic.php?f=79&t=1885&hilit=feedback

I do think we are hearing the same sound, not something that's new. Just my opinion.

[Rich Murray]

It's amazing how good the cameras look when the lens covers have been cleaned!

[Jason Rose]

Which camera is the sound coming from?

[Larry Sullivan]

Which camera is the sound coming from?

Coming from the S camera Jason - same as last year.

[Rich Murray]

Which camera is the sound coming from?

It was the south camera.

[Larry Gibson]

Train time plume as many FOCTS are out and about.

[Larry Gibson]

Looks like the Track Speeder needs a boost from the pickup to get started.

[Larry Gibson]

New field of view for south tipple cam!! It's the Pits!!! Full view!! Speeder and trailer in capture. Appears they are washing down the tank trailer.

[Steve Ritchie]

Like the new view from the south camera. Looks a little out of focus but that could just be me. Great job Jason.

[Rich Murray]

Jason isn't done yet. Prepositioning the cameras was a climb up on the tipple type of job. The final tweaking of focus and exposure will be done from his 'mobile office'.
For you audiophiles, the North camera sound is now on too.

[Mike Maguire]

I'm fairly new to this, but I do like the wider view of the south camera. Thanks to all concerned.

[Allan Kirkpatrick]

WOW!!
Thank you sooo much for the wider view on the south camera!
It is sure nice to see not only the ash pit but also the woodworking bldg.
Is there any plan to widen the north camera view or is it already at max width?
It really would be nice to see more of the coaling operation.
Regardless of what more can be done, the cameras really are a big bonus, not only to our membership, but also as recruiting tool for new members or riders.
Many kudos for all who are working on the cameras!!!

[Steve Ritchie]

Thanks Rich for the update. Great to here that the north side microphone is working. Can't wait to see what else we get.

[Larry Sullivan]

First train movement with our new wide view - 489 to water tank.

[Jason Rose]

Glad you gents approve. The north cam is already backed out all the way.

The "grande" finale is just about ready.

Stay tuned...

[Sharon Evans]

I can see smoke coming from the jack over the west engine house stall so that one is hot also. That must be 489.

[Larry Sullivan]

The Grande unveiling - refresh your cam pages if you can't see this on there, it's below the S and N tipple cams.

[Allan Kirkpatrick]

Wow!!
We just keep getting more goodies!!
What a great view from the restroom area towards the coal tipple!
This is especially nice to see boarding passengers and what is going on at the platform.