They were backing this locomotive into the west stall and the mid 40 temperatures created this shot.
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Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:34 am
by Sharon Evans
Preparations for today's train: 489 The flat light this morning from the overcast is making these screen grabs so easy.
8.22.16 489 comes out to the pit to begin its day.jpg (135.24 KiB) Viewed 3876 times
8.22.16 489 has moved down to the water tank.jpg (138.94 KiB) Viewed 3874 times
8.22.16 489 is backing toward the coal lead switch.jpg (129.01 KiB) Viewed 3870 times
8.22.16 489 moves forward toward to the coal dock.jpg (144.28 KiB) Viewed 3870 times
8.22.16 Getting coal loaded into the bunker.jpg (101 KiB) Viewed 3870 times
8.22.16 Hostlers are done and 489 awaits its road crew.jpg (149.7 KiB) Viewed 3870 times
8.22.16 In this cool, damp air the hot water being used to clean the locomotive is condensing.jpg (152.58 KiB) Viewed 3869 times
8.22.16 489 is coupled to train 216.jpg (93.47 KiB) Viewed 3863 times
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:40 am
by Larry Sullivan
Just a note from Larry Gibson on the 315 arrival. The process takes 2 hours to load in Durango, then a 3 1/2 hour drive, as it's 40mph maximum speed. At this point (as of a little while ago) they didn't know when a loco would be available to push onto the truck -- so arrival may be very late today, likely won't unload until morning if that is the case.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:45 am
by Sharon Evans
I really would not expect for the D&S to do anything until all 3 morning trains are out of town which should be around 9:30.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:47 am
by Larry Sullivan
Sharon Evans wrote:I really would not expect for the D&S to do anything until all 3 morning trains are out of town which should be around 9:30.
That was generally our conversation also - which is why we think it will be very late today before they get over to Chama, been trying to watch for anything in their yard cam over there, but lots of areas you can't see.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 8:04 am
by Sharon Evans
Departure of train 216: 489 and 7 cars
8.22.16 216 is now in loading position.jpg (97.16 KiB) Viewed 3861 times
8.22.16 Hi ball gives, the conductor is on the platform of the parlor.jpg (96.41 KiB) Viewed 3849 times
8.22.16 Nice smoke from the 489 as it gets train 216 up to speed.jpg (162.09 KiB) Viewed 3849 times
Train 216 is passing the tipple on this cool, damp day.
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8.22.16 The platform of the Colorado has the conductor and one passenger.jpg (143.2 KiB) Viewed 3849 times
8.22.16 The 489 is exiting Chama yard as the parlor passes the tank.jpg (142.36 KiB) Viewed 3849 times
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 10:37 am
by Larry Sullivan
For those on the 315 watch, locomotive now on the truck in Durango.
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Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 11:47 am
by Jeff Schrimmer
Tender being loaded now on the second truck.
How long is the drive from Durango to Chama?
Jeff
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:08 pm
by Sharon Evans
Larry S. posted about 3.5 hour drive at 40 mph.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:16 pm
by Jeff Schrimmer
I missed that. Thanks!
Jeff
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:42 pm
by Sharon Evans
Just a few minutes ago.
8.22.16 315 in Durango.jpg (166.39 KiB) Viewed 3806 times
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:55 pm
by Edwin Frey
As of 2:00, the engine is on one truck and the tender on another, just as Sharon's picture showed. No movement since then.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:12 pm
by Sharon Evans
If they don't get moving soon it maybe tomorrow before it gets to Chama.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:22 pm
by Sharon Evans
8.22.16 Now back to our main show, they are unloading a speeder in the yard.jpg (142.76 KiB) Viewed 3794 times
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 1:53 pm
by Sharon Evans
I am a lucky lady, I just happened to check the pass cam and 215 was already there.
8.22.16 215 at the pass, early today.jpg (132.09 KiB) Viewed 3789 times
OK, on site reporters... What is 215 doing at the pass?
8.22.16 What is going on at Cumbres.jpg (157.61 KiB) Viewed 3787 times
OK, on the 1508 he is gone. Could he have been doing a photo runby for some reason? I have already seen 216 do one at Cascade trestle for the PBS crew.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:18 pm
by Sharon Evans
Arrival of train 215: 487 and 7 cars.
8.22.16 487 brings train 215 into Chama.jpg (140.23 KiB) Viewed 3748 times
The open gon only has the docents in it this afternoon.
8.22.16 The New Mexico has a passenger, car host and trainman on the platform.jpg (161.61 KiB) Viewed 3748 times
8.22.16 487 is almost stopped as it passes the depot.jpg (104.31 KiB) Viewed 3748 times
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:29 pm
by Sharon Evans
Its almost 3:30 MDT and no movement out of Durango. Anyone else but me think tomorrow?
Looks like they are tying it down to the flatbed.
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8.22.16 There seem to be people gathering around the trucks so maybe.jpg (166.15 KiB) Viewed 3748 times
8.22.16 315 is leaving Durango.jpg (171.71 KiB) Viewed 3745 times
8.22.16 Long shot, the locomotive is far left_.jpg (180.13 KiB) Viewed 3744 times
It will be 8 pm local before he arrives in Chama if they actually do drive through.
487 is doing some switching in south yard. Hopefully Larry will have video.
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Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 4:20 pm
by Larry Sullivan
The switching is basically to build 315's train. I'm not sure if there is any video being taken.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:01 pm
by Sharon Evans
I wouldn't think 315 could take more than 5 cars up the hill.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:08 pm
by Tom Casper
we were told 6 cars.
Tom C.
Re: 8/22/16 Steam in the cool morning
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:43 am
by Larry Sullivan
Videos of the day --
216 Departure -
A speeder was brought in to the yard today, parked in front of the caboose on the Friends work track.
Train 215 Arrival - at the end we see Larry Gibson walking with new found Friend Bob Conry
464 moved 463 out of the West side shop to the East side lead after she had a boiler wash today.
There was quite a bit of switching after 215 came back from the wye, most in the South yard, but I'll try to find time to put a video of that together later today.
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:06 am