5.29.17 Memorial Day

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5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon May 29, 2017 6:32 am

This day begins with 463 out at the pit.
5-29-17 463 gets its fire cleaned.jpg
5-29-17 463 gets its fire cleaned.jpg (113.49 KiB) Viewed 4517 times

5-29-17 463 smokes it up at the tank.jpg
5-29-17 463 smokes it up at the tank.jpg (105.25 KiB) Viewed 4510 times

5-29-17 489 now comes to the pit.jpg
5-29-17 489 now comes to the pit.jpg (113.43 KiB) Viewed 4505 times

5-29-17 463 backs down the main.jpg
5-29-17 463 backs down the main.jpg (121.42 KiB) Viewed 4502 times

5-29-17 463 passes the wood shop on its way to the coal dock as 489 is still at the pit.jpg
5-29-17 463 passes the wood shop on its way to the coal dock as 489 is still at the pit.jpg (106.24 KiB) Viewed 4502 times

5-29-17 463 is at the coal dock as 489 heads to the tank.jpg
5-29-17 463 is at the coal dock as 489 heads to the tank.jpg (117.8 KiB) Viewed 4501 times

5-29-17 463 takes on coal for the trip east.jpg
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5-29-17 463 backs toward the main as the session B crew gets its group picture done by Roger.jpg
5-29-17 463 backs toward the main as the session B crew gets its group picture done by Roger.jpg (124.04 KiB) Viewed 4500 times

5-29-17 489 backs toward the coal lead switch.jpg
5-29-17 489 backs toward the coal lead switch.jpg (119.58 KiB) Viewed 4498 times

5-29-17 489 passes the wood shop as 463 waits for the road crew.jpg
5-29-17 489 passes the wood shop as 463 waits for the road crew.jpg (127.73 KiB) Viewed 4498 times
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Claude Wilkerson » Mon May 29, 2017 7:02 am

could we see the 3rd double header in a row?
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon May 29, 2017 7:15 am

Good bet...

Morning activities continued:
5-29-17 489 gets its bunker filled.jpg
5-29-17 489 gets its bunker filled.jpg (127.74 KiB) Viewed 4497 times

5-29-17 463 and 489 wait their next move.jpg
5-29-17 463 and 489 wait their next move.jpg (130.07 KiB) Viewed 4491 times

So do we have a double header for convenience sake?
5-29-17 463 has coupled to the train without extra cars.jpg
5-29-17 463 has coupled to the train without extra cars.jpg (81.73 KiB) Viewed 4484 times

5-29-17 463 has pulled train 216 into loading position.jpg
5-29-17 463 has pulled train 216 into loading position.jpg (85.81 KiB) Viewed 4481 times


They must really need to get 463 over to Antonito for some reason. Maybe they are going to do the locomotive swaps at Osier again. I was on a 215 last July when they did that and it was a neat operation to watch from the train.
5-29-17 489 backs down to the train.jpg
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5-29-17 We have a double headed 216.jpg
5-29-17 We have a double headed 216.jpg (130.29 KiB) Viewed 4480 times
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon May 29, 2017 8:04 am

Departure of train 216: road locomotive 463, helper 489 and 7 cars.
5-29-17 The conductor gives the hi ball for train 216 to leave Chama.jpg
5-29-17 The conductor gives the hi ball for train 216 to leave Chama.jpg (93.58 KiB) Viewed 4443 times

5-29-17 Under a nice cloud of stream and smoke the 489 and 463 get train 216 moving.jpg
5-29-17 Under a nice cloud of stream and smoke the 489 and 463 get train 216 moving.jpg (117.95 KiB) Viewed 4443 times

Train 216 passes by the tipple.
5-29-17 Train 216 is by the tipple.jpg

5-29-17 Two happy passengers wave at the cam from the New Mexico.jpg
5-29-17 Two happy passengers wave at the cam from the New Mexico.jpg (112.19 KiB) Viewed 4443 times

5-29-17 Train 216 leaves Chama for its run to Antonito.jpg
5-29-17 Train 216 leaves Chama for its run to Antonito.jpg (112.89 KiB) Viewed 4443 times
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon May 29, 2017 11:32 am

Departure video as recording by Jonathan Cordova.

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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Mon May 29, 2017 3:16 pm

215 Arrvres at 4:15.
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon May 29, 2017 3:22 pm

To add a few to Larry G.'s
5-29-17 487 brings train 215 into Chama.jpg
5-29-17 487 brings train 215 into Chama.jpg (116.14 KiB) Viewed 4360 times

5-29-17 Train 215 is by the tipple with riders enjoying the afternoon in the open gon.jpg

5-29-17 487 slows to a stop at the depot.jpg
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Looks like after the 489 got back from helper duty, it moved the cars in front of the depot.
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Mon May 29, 2017 3:39 pm

487 back from wye at 4:36.
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Mon May 29, 2017 5:20 pm

5-29-17 488.jpg
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Look through the open west stall door. Is that a tender profile I am seeing on the east side. Does this mean 488 has its tender attached?
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Re: 5.29.17 Memorial Day

Unread postby Mike Maguire » Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:30 am

The "two happy passengers waving at the cam" were my wife and myself.

We had family back home in the UK watching the departure live, so we tried to put on a good show for them. Too late, I realized the coach was in deep shadow so we are rather indistinct.

Foolishly, I forgot to take my username and password for the forum with me (the downside of using autofill at home) so I couldn't get on here with my news.

Had a wonderful trip through to Antonito - another "bucket list" item ticked off - and a day around the Yard, looking, photographing and chatting with staff and volunteers. Even met an ex-patriot Geordie working in the Wood Shop - he was thrilled to hear my wife's accent after so many years.

Unfortunately, failed to connect with Doug Frederick - he seems to be a VERY busy man - so, "Hi Doug - maybe next time !"
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