8/13/17 Sunday - School is in today

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8/13/17 Sunday - School is in today

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:11 am

Morning Preparations: 489 has gotten the call for today's 216.
8-13-17 489 moves away from the house to begin this Sunday.jpg
8-13-17 489 moves away from the house to begin this Sunday.jpg (170.35 KiB) Viewed 2334 times

8-13-17 489 moves over the pit for a fire cleaning.jpg
8-13-17 489 moves over the pit for a fire cleaning.jpg (165.06 KiB) Viewed 2334 times

8-13-17 A fan is really getting close to the action at the pit.jpg
Frank is over by the coal dock at this point. I am wondering if this may be one of the students for the Engineer/Fireman's School.
8-13-17 A fan is really getting close to the action at the pit.jpg (149.71 KiB) Viewed 2333 times

8-13-17 Our man in Chama, Frank.jpg
8-13-17 Our man in Chama, Frank.jpg (210.19 KiB) Viewed 2333 times

8-13-17 489 backs toward the coal lead switch.jpg
8-13-17 489 backs toward the coal lead switch.jpg (178.28 KiB) Viewed 2328 times

8-13-17 489 pulls by the wood shop as it heads to the coal dock.jpg
8-13-17 489 pulls by the wood shop as it heads to the coal dock.jpg (183.72 KiB) Viewed 2328 times

8-13-17 The loader gets to work topping off the bunker of 489.jpg
8-13-17 The loader gets to work topping off the bunker of 489.jpg (162.42 KiB) Viewed 2328 times

8-13-17 The hostlers are done and the road crew takes over the 489.jpg
8-13-17 The hostlers are done and the road crew takes over the 489.jpg (216.16 KiB) Viewed 2326 times

8-13-17 487 is smoking away at the house while 489 has backed onto today's train.jpg
8-13-17 487 is smoking away at the house while 489 has backed onto today's train.jpg (215.69 KiB) Viewed 2321 times

8-13-17 487 comes out from the house towing 488.jpg
Looks like the hostlers are going to do both at the same time as far as cleaning and watering, with 487 the power for this move.
8-13-17 487 comes out from the house towing 488.jpg (216.79 KiB) Viewed 2319 times
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Re: 8/13/17 Sunday - School is in today

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:06 am

Departure of train 216: 489 and 7 cars
8-13-17 489 has pulled today's train 216 into loading position while 487 has pulled 488 over the pit.jpg
8-13-17 489 has pulled today's train 216 into loading position while 487 has pulled 488 over the pit.jpg (200.31 KiB) Viewed 2318 times

8-13-17 489 gets train 216 underway with a number of people watching.jpg
8-13-17 489 gets train 216 underway with a number of people watching.jpg (205.71 KiB) Viewed 2310 times

8-13-17 The train passes the wood shop with people waving.jpg
8-13-17 The train passes the wood shop with people waving.jpg (200.68 KiB) Viewed 2310 times

8-13-17 The train is passing the tipple and Frank is in the cafe car today.jpg
As the train passes the tipple, we can see Frank in the café car.

8-13-17 Frank gets in a harty wave as the car passes the north cam.jpg
8-13-17 Frank gets in a harty wave as the car passes the north cam.jpg (180.45 KiB) Viewed 2309 times

8-13-17 The parlor New Mexico is by with the conductor still on the platform after doing the running brake test.jpg
8-13-17 The parlor New Mexico is by with the conductor still on the platform after doing the running brake test.jpg (193 KiB) Viewed 2309 times

8-13-17 The 489 is clearing the north yard as the parlor is by the tank.jpg
8-13-17 The 489 is clearing the north yard as the parlor is by the tank.jpg (185.64 KiB) Viewed 2309 times

8-13-17 The last cars clear the yard with the speeder right behind.jpg
8-13-17 The last cars clear the yard with the speeder right behind.jpg (195.08 KiB) Viewed 2309 times

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Re: 8/13/17 Sunday - School is in today

Unread postby Frank Smith » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:33 am

U were right Sharon. The guy at the ash Pitt was a fireman student. Real excited of course. Have a good day and thanks for organizing my :tank: day. Gotta run. Gotta train to catch.
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Re: 8/13/17 Sunday - School is in today

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:35 am

Thanks Frank, our man in Chama. Turkey or meatloaf today???

This afternoon we will have 215 coming back with 463 as well as the initial day of the school where they run out a ways to familiarize themselves with the operation of the locomotive. Some times these runs will start before the 215 gets in, other times after. According to the C&TS website, this school is a sell out, so 6 Fireman students and 6 engineer.

8-13-17 The students have gathered at the house to continue the Sunday activities.jpg
8-13-17 The students have gathered at the house to continue the Sunday activities.jpg (195.61 KiB) Viewed 2282 times

8-13-17 The students have gathered at the front of the 487 as they continue to get briefed on its operation.jpg
8-13-17 The students have gathered at the front of the 487 as they continue to get briefed on its operation.jpg (181.4 KiB) Viewed 2279 times

8-13-17 With train 215 safely at the depot, the 487 leaves on the first check run.jpg
8-13-17 With train 215 safely at the depot, the 487 leaves on the first check run.jpg (234.39 KiB) Viewed 2273 times

8-13-17 The students not on the 487 walk down to the north end of the yard to wait their turn.jpg
8-13-17 The students not on the 487 walk down to the north end of the yard to wait their turn.jpg (194.07 KiB) Viewed 2273 times

8-13-17 The 487 heads out of the yard.jpg
8-13-17 The 487 heads out of the yard.jpg (175.97 KiB) Viewed 2273 times
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Re: 8/13/17 Sunday - School is in today

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:17 pm

Arrival of train 215: 463 and 7 cars
8-13-17 The 463 brings a 7 car train 215 into Chama.jpg
8-13-17 The 463 brings a 7 car train 215 into Chama.jpg (172.79 KiB) Viewed 2274 times

8-13-17 The train is by the tipple.jpg
The train is by the tipple and no sign of Frank waving.

8-13-17 The parlor Colorado is on the markers.jpg
8-13-17 The parlor Colorado is on the markers.jpg (181.41 KiB) Viewed 2274 times

8-13-17 The trip from Antonito is over_.jpg
8-13-17 The trip from Antonito is over_.jpg (196.78 KiB) Viewed 2274 times


I think I know why no Frank waving from the train, he had taken the bus down from Cumbres and was standing in North yard waving to the train as it passes.
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Re: 8/13/17 Sunday - School is in today

Unread postby Frank Smith » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:52 pm

I was in the grassy area across from the fire house. I got the bus at Cumbres to go to the Chama Days Fair. They were folding up by the time I got there. So I came back and greeted the train.
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