9/17/16 Chama happening, again

[Sharon Evans]

Well, I just went in and we have the 487 and 489 both out getting ready. We will see what is going to happen. The question here is, 489, is it part of a double header or is it again headed up the hill for work train duty.

9.17.16 489 has backed onto the main_.jpg (104.03 KiB) Viewed 2532 times

489 is now in the south yard lead while 487 is at the tank.

9.17.16 487 now is backing down the main toward the coal dock lead.jpg (117.3 KiB) Viewed 2526 times

9.17.16 487 is now passing the wood shop as it pulls toward the coal dock.jpg (121.1 KiB) Viewed 2526 times

9.17.16 487 has its bunker topped off by the loader and is that frost on the rooves of the stock cars.jpg (121.62 KiB) Viewed 2526 times

9.17.16 As the loader continues to add coal, looks like one of the hostlers is oiling around.jpg (121.62 KiB) Viewed 2525 times

9.17.16 487 has backed out on the main.jpg (128.66 KiB) Viewed 2522 times

9.17.16 487 has pulled forward and stopped.jpg (120.68 KiB) Viewed 2522 times

9.17.16 489 is backing into south yard so looking more like the third double header in one week.jpg (79.42 KiB) Viewed 2519 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations continued:

9.17.16 463 is now out at the pit, 487 has pulled forward some and 489 is in south yard.jpg (120.02 KiB) Viewed 2517 times

9.17.16 489 pulls a 4 car string out of the south yard including the 2 repainted and now reletter coaches.jpg (78.88 KiB) Viewed 2509 times

The repainted coaches look like they are now letter for Great Northern Railroad.

9.17.16 489 comes onto the main with the string.jpg (128.15 KiB) Viewed 2509 times

9.17.16 The first extra coach is attached from the 4 car string.jpg (83.89 KiB) Viewed 2509 times

9.17.16 489 now pulls forward with the 2 repainted coaches and the 2d extra for today.jpg (122.95 KiB) Viewed 2507 times

9.17.16 489 now shoves back into south yard to do swtiching which left on coach on south 1 and the other on south 2.jpg (128.86 KiB) Viewed 2507 times

9.17.16 All switching done 489 has attached the 2d extra coach onto 216.jpg (81.51 KiB) Viewed 2504 times

9.17.16 The 9 car 216 is now in loading position.jpg (81.65 KiB) Viewed 2504 times

9.17.16 487 has now coupled onto today's 216.jpg (133.53 KiB) Viewed 2502 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 489 road locomotive, 487 helper and 9 cars
Business is good, this is the third double header this week.

9.17.16 With a raise arm, the conductor signals the hi ball.jpg (98.39 KiB) Viewed 2481 times

9.17.16 The conductor is safely on the train.jpg (97.67 KiB) Viewed 2481 times

9.17.16 487 and 489 get train 216 moving as it passes an open wood shop.jpg (125.48 KiB) Viewed 2481 times

9.17.16 They continue to work as they approach the tipple.jpg (129.03 KiB) Viewed 2481 times

The locomotives are by the tipple.

9.17.16 We are getting a wave from that gentleman and I am sure he has been there for at least 4 days.jpg (121.19 KiB) Viewed 2481 times

9.17.16 The 216 is going away with the Colorado on the markers.jpg (120.39 KiB) Viewed 2481 times

9.17.16 Almost clear Chama yard as the brown tank and shed are almost invisible.jpg (119.55 KiB) Viewed 2481 times

[Pete Dahlberg]

If cars are lettered for Great Northern, then that may explain the colors on the structures. I don't know what color standards Great Northern had but they were probably pretty bland.

[Sharon Evans]

487 has returned from helper duty.

9.17.16 487 by the tipple as it returns from Cumbres.jpg (131.58 KiB) Viewed 2455 times

9.17.16 487 passes the depot on its way to the wye.jpg (101.61 KiB) Viewed 2455 times

9.17.16 Following close behind 487 is the fire patrol speeder.jpg (110.74 KiB) Viewed 2455 times

9.17.16 Back from the wye and in the hands of the hostlers, 487 begins its end of day procedures.jpg (136.7 KiB) Viewed 2455 times

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: 484 and 8 or 9 cars and preparations for 226, diner train with 487 and 7 cars

9.17.16 215 at Cumbres.jpg (130.33 KiB) Viewed 2440 times

9.17.16 487 is now back at the coal dock getting topped of for tonight's Diner train, last one of the year.jpg (100.52 KiB) Viewed 2437 times

9.17.16 487 is now parked on the south yard lead waiting for the consist to be wyed.jpg (98 KiB) Viewed 2434 times

9.17.16 487 has backed onto one of the repainted coaches yet someone is cleaning the windows.jpg (97.01 KiB) Viewed 2434 times

9.17.16 487 has now shoved that coach closer to the depot and it says Great Northern Railway on the letter board.jpg (99.62 KiB) Viewed 2433 times

Would thing the movie people have a magnetic sign ready with "Great Northern Railway" on it to place on the tender of whichever locomotive works the shoot.

9.17.16 Better shot of the letter board as the coach is shoved into south 3.jpg (97.52 KiB) Viewed 2427 times

9.17.16 Not wasting any time while sitting, one of the engine crew oils around.jpg (102.83 KiB) Viewed 2424 times

9.17.16 484 brings a 9 car 215 into Chama.jpg (121.93 KiB) Viewed 2421 times

As 215 passes the tipple we again see that gentleman who likes to wave at the cams. He must be doing the Osier turn every day.

9.17.16 The trainman is on the steps of the New Mexico as it passes the tipple.jpg (139.04 KiB) Viewed 2421 times

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215 continued and departure of 226, diner train: 487 and 8 cars

9.17.16 484 passes the depot with 487 in the background.jpg (101.67 KiB) Viewed 2421 times

9.17.16 The conductor has dropped off as the train slows.jpg (104.42 KiB) Viewed 2421 times

9.17.16 The consist heads to the wye for a spin.jpg (104.57 KiB) Viewed 2421 times

9.17.16 The 484 comes back from the wye with the consist.jpg (102.08 KiB) Viewed 2417 times

9.17.16 The repainted coach is now on 226.jpg (105.58 KiB) Viewed 2415 times

9.17.16 226 is now in load position and 484 with the 2 extra coaches in behind.jpg (106.33 KiB) Viewed 2415 times

9.17.16 Conductor Ray gives 226 the hi ball_.jpg (102.89 KiB) Viewed 2410 times

9.17.16 Conductor Ray is climbing on the New Mexico as 226 starts to move.jpg (103.57 KiB) Viewed 2410 times

9.17.16 487 brings 226 by the wood shop.jpg (139.75 KiB) Viewed 2410 times

As the 226 passes the tipple we can see passengers in the repainted coach.

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 226 continued:

9.17.16 The late afternoon sun shine on the platform of the New Mexico.jpg (119.41 KiB) Viewed 2409 times

9.17.16 226 is exiting Chama yard.jpg (125.6 KiB) Viewed 2409 times

9.17.16 226 has left Chama and the 484 is still at the depot with the 2 extra coaches off 215.jpg (104.81 KiB) Viewed 2408 times

[Larry Sullivan]

Train arrived back in Chama about 8:45 - the Great Northern Railway car seemed packed full of folks, have to wonder if something special run by the movie company, or people just wanted to be on the uniquely painted car.

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[Larry Sullivan]

Videos of the day -- YouTube or my net is slower than cold molassas today, but will get these done as soon as I can.

Train 216, 3rd doubleheader of the week heads on out.



Train 215 Returns, now the swap out for the dinner train.



The dinner train departs, coach behind the locomotive is one of the painted coaches for the Great Northern Railway - for the upcoming movie shoot.

[Larry Sullivan]

After the dinner train departed, 484 moved the stock cars to the South yard, next to the main - hooked to an oil car there. After that they put the caboose on the track the Friends use for the work sessions.



To close the day the dinner train returns a little before 9pm.