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Misc. trains shot during E session

Unread postPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 12:45 pm
by Sharon Evans
While doing my job first in the kitchen car then as a chronicler, I was able to grab shots of the trains departing Chama.
The 484 sits at Chama depot with train 216 waiting for 10 am.
1 K37 484 sits at the head of train 216 as it waits to depart Chama.jpg

Some detail closeups of 484. First the builders and superheater plates.
2 Builders plate and superheater plate of 484.jpg

Valve gear
3 Valve gear detail on 484.jpg

Running gear and oiler
4 Detail of running gear and oiler.jpg

Engineer's side of cab
5 Detail of engineer's side of cab.jpg

Engineer and fireman going through their preparations for the upcoming departure
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6 The engineer and fireman getting ready to leave Chama.jpg

Rear quarter shot of the 484
7 Over view of the 484 as it waits to depart.jpg

The trainman walking the train prior to departure.
8 Trainman checking his train prior to departure.jpg

The docents are in the open gon getting ready to enlighten the passengers.
10 The Friend's docents in the open gon ready to enlighten the passengers.jpg

Re: Misc. trains shot during E session

Unread postPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 1:12 pm
by Sharon Evans
Conductor Ray and a passenger exchange pleasantries on the rear platform of the parlor.
11 Conductor Ray and a passenger are on the parlor platform as the train departs.jpg

On Wednesday, 7/27/16, we were treated to a double header of 9 cars. Here 489 is pulling the 2 extra coaches from south yard.
12 489 is coming out of south yard with 2 extra coaches for train 216 7-27-16.jpg

487 was the helper and here we see it and 489 getting this 9 car 216 moving.
13 487 and 489 get a 9 car train 216 moving on 7-27-16.jpg

Later in the week 487 is at the head of 216 ready to depart.
15 487 is ready to take the 216 out of Chama.jpg