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by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:38 am

Once again we will be treated to some good boots on the ground coverage today. This will be a much more leisurely day overall. Here's some early morning locomotive pics - Larry is wandering the yard, while the "kids" get up and ready.

The switchstand pics are for a friend

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:41 am

more

Some unique ash pit shots.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:45 am

More

I told him to wash his windshield! :lol:

It's off to breakfast -- more later!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:09 am

No trains in these four shots, just random shots coming back after breakfast, from South of the railroad.

by **Sharon Evans** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:38 am

So where is Larry G and company going to be today when 215 leaves?

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:42 am

Sharon Evans wrote:So where is Larry G and company going to be today when 215 leaves?

He's in the yard now, few pics coming shortly. He'll be in the yard for 216 departure and perhaps chase a bit -- but today will be more of a downtime day. The "kids" are tired. :roll:

by **Sharon Evans** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:46 am

Any idea as to what he is wearing so I can track him.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:50 am

Some pics from the yard.

Arrival back to the yard

If I remember correctly from last year John likes to keep a journal, also do some sketching.

Conductors ready to go to work

484 ready to take out 216

488 hot outside the shop.

I have more, will continue after departure.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:52 am

Sharon Evans wrote:Any idea as to what he is wearing so I can track him.

He's around the shop now, wearing a blue jacket again not sure where he'll watch 216 go out from. Ok - on the South cam but below the tipple track hill there. After departure heading to first crossing, not sure where from there.

by **Sharon Evans** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:59 am

Yep, just saw him waving from below the sand pile.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:05 am

Sharon Evans wrote:Yep, just saw him waving from below the sand pile.

Wife was watching and ordered the wave!!!

by **Sharon Evans** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:08 am

Ah, thank the Lord for a good wife.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:10 am

Continuing with some yard shots.

489 hot inside shop

Inside the shop - looking in from the South side

#15 sits waiting in the roundhouse with #497 looking on.

Some of the sand we saw get delivered by truck a week or so ago

Another switch stand - he has a friend that likes them and asked for pics

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:15 am

Dispatch Office

Depot Area

216 starts boarding and awaits departure

Train 216 Departs

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:17 am

484 leads train 216

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:20 am

by **Jason Rose** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:23 am

497 is the loco in the Roundhouse.

LOVE the photos, gents. Thank you!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:26 am

Jason Rose wrote:497 is the loco in the Roundhouse.

Thank you Jason - I drew a blank.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:26 am

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:39 am

More

Mr. Hogan and his drone

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:41 am

That's it for now folks. Perhaps more later, but I think Larry and the boys are going to take a bit of relaxation time this afternoon and hit the shops in town.

Check back later in case more comes through, I'll post it.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:50 pm

A few more from around town before they headed out to the countryside.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:51 pm

Heron Lake State Park

by **Jason Rose** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:54 pm

This is almost as good as being there.

by **William Reed** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 1:17 pm

Larry

Thanks for the update and enjoyed the trip! Looking forward to more updates and btw love that flying Rio Grande Herald!

William
aka drgwk37

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:35 pm

Lots of photos from around the yard

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:40 pm

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:41 pm

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:45 pm

Goose #5 returns after visiting Antonito the last couple days.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:55 pm

More as they come in - waiting on the Goose to be turned and return to the depot area. Also 215 should be in shortly.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:05 pm

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:14 pm

487 leads as 215 arrives in Chama

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:15 pm

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:18 pm

Conductor Ray reports no problems today!

by **Paul Nielson** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:19 pm

Thanks for sharing all the pictures. It gives a better idea of what its all like. I just wish it was me down there also.

Paul

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:23 pm

I have a few small camera video files I have to add from different parts of the day, will be up here soon. Just trying to finish all the pictures first - and more coming in!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:25 pm

Joe - working to tie down the Goose for the night.

215 Returns after turning at the wye

487 Going to do some switching

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:49 pm

487 adding coaches for tomorrow's train. Looks like we may have a Saturday doubleheader.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:51 pm

I'm told that's all for now - dinner time! I'll get the small videos in here in a bit, I need to work the webcam review for the day.

Once again a sincere thank you to Larry Gibson for being so generous in sharing these days with all of us.

by **Larry Gibson** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:14 pm

Larry Sullivan wrote:I'm told that's all for now - dinner time! I'll get the small videos in here in a bit, I need to work the webcam review for the day.

Once again a sincere thank you to Larry Gibson for being so generous in sharing these days with all of us.

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You are welcome Larry! It's the old teacher in me at work... Getting information for my "students." Hope everyone who has never been on the ground here comes. All employees are friendly and welcoming. Tomorrow the boys and I ride the Goose to Osier and back. Goose leaves at 8:30 and will try to push some pics out along the way as on 216 yesterday. Consider supporting the Galloping Goose of Delores Historical Society too... More great folks!

Good evening from Chama! :grin:

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:42 pm

Here are some of the small phone videos sent during the day -

A scan of the ash pit

216 Departs this morning

Goose 5 Returns this afternoon

Goose 5 after turning

487 Switching

215 After arrival

I think I missed one someplace, will have to review and add in later.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:47 pm

Larry Gibson wrote:
You are welcome Larry! It's the old teacher in me at work...

You have been a great teacher to me for well over a year, your narrow gauge and especially C&TSRR knowledge is immense. I thank you for the teachings - and I have lots more to learn!

As to tomorrow -- unfortunately I have to work in the morning, so I won't get things posted quite as fast as the last few days. We have a plan for that and once I'm back here, shortly before 216 time, I will upload everything that has been sent my way. Enjoy your trip on Goose #5!!!!!!

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:50 pm

Adding a couple weather photos in here. Larry's son Keith is a meteorologist with a local tv weather channel back home, so they are doing a bit of storm chasing this evening. A couple of nice shots I think.

by **Larry Sullivan** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:30 pm

A few more to finish the day.

by **William Reed** » Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:31 am

Larry

Absolutely cool...looks like your having the time of your life down there. Appreciate the photos!

William
aka drgwk37

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