Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

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Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:40 pm

The second day I did a chase of train 215 from Antonito to Chama with K27 463 leading the New Mexico set of cars. Place your cursor over the picture to see the caption.
1 K27 463 gets train 215 started out of Antonito.jpg

2 The 463 is gaining some speed as it moves away from the Antonito depot.jpg

3 The parlor car New Mexico has very few riders this day.jpg

4 All of train 215 is seen in this going away shot.jpg

7 The smoke from the 463 is visible on the horizon.jpg

This part of the road you can easily maintain 30 mph but the final mile or so down the hill into Osier is a 5 to 10 mph road.
8 The Forest Service Road to Osier.jpg

10 Train 215 as seen across the valley before it gets to my location.jpg

11 The 463 rounds a curve as it approches the crossing I was stationed to take these shots.jpg

13 Train 215 has rounded a horseshoe curver to my next position.jpg

20 Train 215 with 463 leading is in Chama yard.jpg
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Tom Casper » Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:22 pm

Nice, u have a good eye.

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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:30 pm

Tom Casper wrote:Nice, u have a good eye.

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Thank you...
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Larry Sullivan » Sun Jul 24, 2016 8:22 pm

More great pics Sharon! I have to agree with Tom, really a good eye, these aren't all just shoot a train photos, some thought goes into the location and surroundings. Nicely done!!
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Pete Dahlberg » Sun Jul 24, 2016 8:50 pm

I also agree with Larry and Tom.
On the "Smoke" picture you captured an interesting optical illusion. It appears that the train is below where you were shooting from but it actually is probably at least a hundred feet above your shooting position.
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:11 am

Thanks guys. Now to work for the rest of the week.
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Steve Ritchie » Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:17 am

WOW ! Great shots Sharon, especially in the remote areas we rarely get to see. Looking forward to more great pics later in the week.
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:49 pm

Thanks Sharon for the OTG coverage!! Great when we have someone out on the RR!!!
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:04 pm

Thanks guys for the nice comments on my work. I helps motivate me to do more and I will be back out once the work week is over. I am staying here through next Tuesday.
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Kevin Sherrow » Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:21 am

Sharon Great pictures. It was great meeting you last week.
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Re: Sharon's Uncommonly good Chama adventure 2

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:03 pm

Thanks Kevin, it was a joy to meet and work with Rochelle and you.
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