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by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:21 am

Mr. Gibson is the area for the next few days, I will add some posts here of pictures he sends to me, and when he has good internet he can continue the postings as well. Look for several updates over the next few days.

Train 216 Approaching Windy Point 9-30-15

Train 216 at the Summit 09-30-15

Video from Windy Point to come tonight - internet permitting.

by **Jason Rose** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:45 am

That lucky dog.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:53 am

463 heading 'light' back to Chama 09-30-15

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Also - a note that a 30 car freight will head for Chama at 7pm - trying to clarify if that is correct or a typo!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:37 am

As noted on the webcams this morning, the backhoe was digging by the switch to the coal dock. The job is to renew the switch stand timbers.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:46 am

Chama yard shots.

by **Farol Henkle** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:03 pm

Larry Gibson just told me that he's having "A Blast!" I can see why! I'm envious, but very thankful for the posted photos!

by **Larry Gibson** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:39 pm

At lunch now with my boys. Earlier today in Antonito. Plan to watch 215 come in and then go up for 30 car freight scheduled at Los Pinos area at 6:00. MOW train will be assembled after 215 returns.

I'm the luckiest man in the world to pull this trip off with children who grew up on the RR with trips over the years:grin:
We get to return one more time!!

by **Jason Rose** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:41 pm

Very cool!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:49 pm

Some more pics from the morning.

168 Sits in Antonito

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487 takes on water getting ready to lead 215 from Antonito

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Antonito at the Depot Larry's two sons standing in the picture.

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:51 pm

463 takes on water at Cumbres after completing helper duty this morning.

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463 at Cumbres

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Dropping off a caboose at Cumbres - this must be what we see on the CDOT cam still.

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Another of 463 taking on water at Cumbres

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by **Farol Henkle** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:27 pm

Absolutely wonderful photos! I may never get off this computer today. :lol:

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:36 pm

Getting 487 ready in Antonito this morning 09-30-15

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by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:39 pm

End of standard gauge 215 crosses US 285 and last section of 3rd rail 09-30-15

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:41 pm

09-30-15 Train 216 Coxo to Cumbres

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:44 pm

Dropping off caboose for tonight's 30 car freight, and 463 heads to Chama 'light'

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:46 pm

Last section of 3 rail beyond new crossing

Larry Gibson (center) and his two sons Keith on left and John on right

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:48 pm

Friends at work Anotonito

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:52 pm

Here;s one of 168

Some of the pics are near duplicates, larger size - will leave both in the thread, at least for now.

Stand by for more later as Larry G tries to get some of 215 then the freight tonight.

Enjoy!!!!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:56 pm

Farol Henkle wrote:Absolutely wonderful photos! I may never get off this computer today.

I know the feeling well!! :cheers:

by **Larry Gibson** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:58 pm

Jason Rose wrote:Very cool!

See what's coming your way in the years ahead with your little one:) the circle is completed for me... I brought them and now they brought me! :) it doesn't get any better than this!! Larry

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 2:58 pm

Video of the doubleheader at Windy Point this morning. updated larger version will be posted likely after Larry G gets home.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:51 pm

Stock pens by Chama wye

487 Approaching the wye

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:14 pm

Here's another capture from the wye. Will have a good video later after Larry G gets back to the hotel wifi

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:17 pm

Some back at the yard for the current switching.

That will be it for a bit, he's headed for Los Pinos to try and catch the freight.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:02 pm

Now THIS is a freight train!!!!

In Larry Gibson's words --- JACKPOT - more later.

Looks like the caboose was left behind.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:05 pm

Not a lot of light left to work with, but a couple more for now.

by **Jason Rose** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:10 pm

Holy CRAP!!! That shot at Apache Crossing is utterly perfect. Amazing shot, Mr Gibson!!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:13 pm

34 car freight - this is an all time record we're told, per Mr. Roger Hogan.

I have to truly thank Larry Gibson for the privilege of sharing this adventurous day with him. This has been an amazing day.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:17 pm

Not much I can do with it as I don't have a RAW file or anything, but tried to make it stand out a bit more using Lightroom.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:21 pm

Here's a bit of a panoramic shot of today's doubleheader

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:23 pm

34 car freight train - sampler - just as a reminder this charter was put on by Historic Transport Preservation (Steam Specials)

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:25 pm

A few more

by **Jason Rose** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:29 pm

Oh wow. That last shot at Cumbres is almost as good as the Apache photo.

Ya done good, Mr. Gibson.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:49 pm

Video of this amazing train - 34 cars.

Here's a slightly larger version I was able to edit out - not too bad looking. Will leave the smaller vid here for now as well.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:56 pm

Video of 215 turning at wye. Again these are small videos, may have higher resolution at another time, but wanting to get them posted.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:22 pm

I think we're done for the day. Thank you Larry G for all you've shared with us today, this has been a super fun day - even from 2000 miles away, I can only imagine the thrill you felt being there.

Have a great evening!!!!

by **Larry Gibson** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:19 pm

Larry Sullivan wrote:I think we're done for the day. Thank you Larry G for all you've shared with us today, this has been a super fun day - even from 2000 miles away, I can only imagine the thrill you felt being there.

Have a great evening!!!!

No words adequately to describe today. Just very special. Will try to get more out while enjoying "our" railroad.
Thanks for helping post the information Larry!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 6:12 am

One more pic sent overnight - panoramic in Antonito

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