8/28/17 Monday

[Sharon Evans]

I will review the tape, but looks like 489 pulled 487 out to the pit to dump the rest of its fire and has now shoved it into the west stall.
Well today the action is over in Antonito with the 315 photo train but we still have 216 and 215 to watch so here is:
Morning Preparations:

8-28-17 Having shoved 487 into the west stall, 489 comes out to begin the preparations for the day.jpg (212.65 KiB) Viewed 3761 times

8-28-17 498 comes over the pit to get its fire cleaned.jpg (210.46 KiB) Viewed 3759 times

8-28-17 The light is such that we can get a good look at 489 as it sits over the pit.jpg (208.87 KiB) Viewed 3756 times

8-28-17 The 489 backs down the main as it heads to the coal dock.jpg (213.96 KiB) Viewed 3750 times

8-28-17 The 489 pulls past the wood shop.jpg (202.86 KiB) Viewed 3750 times

8-28-17 The loader puts more coal into the bunker of 489.jpg (196.29 KiB) Viewed 3750 times

8-28-17 The 489 is now parked with the hostlers done and waiting the road crew.jpg (260.26 KiB) Viewed 3697 times

8-28-17 Today's train 216 has now been pulled forward so passengers can load.jpg (268.49 KiB) Viewed 3697 times

[Frank Smith]

Friends, I will be on 315s photo run today. I will tell U all about it tomorrow. I don't know how 216 & 215s crew will get along without my mischievousness today, after three weeks of daily riding. Be waving again tomorrow.
Gotta go. Gotta little engined train to ride.

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216: 489 and 7 cars, also looked like Tracy was running today.

8-28-17 The 489 is working to get today's train underway.jpg (273.37 KiB) Viewed 3695 times

8-28-17 The 489 comes by the open Friend's wood shop.jpg (264.13 KiB) Viewed 3695 times

As the train passes the tipple, we can see a photographer on one knee shooting the locomotive

It look like the conductor is just entering the parlor after doing the running brake test

8-28-17 The parlor Colorado is by the tipple_.jpg (249.07 KiB) Viewed 3695 times

8-28-17 The 489 is exiting north yard as the parlor passes the tank.jpg (236.93 KiB) Viewed 3695 times

8-28-17 The last cars of 216 round the curve north of the yard.jpg (240.74 KiB) Viewed 3695 times

[Steve Ritchie]

Jason, hope you and your family are safe and dry. Saw the pictures in the paper this morning, alot of water. Will be praying for your well being. Steve R.

[Sharon Evans]

The 487 is back out of the shop, so hopefully they found the issues with the automatic brakes. Also they are doing work on the switch that leads to the tipple access track. The speeder is parked at the north end of the engine house track waiting for them to be done so it can get back to its parking place for the night.

[Jason Rose]

Jason, hope you and your family are safe and dry. Saw the pictures in the paper this morning, alot of water. Will be praying for your well being. Steve R.

We're good here; well stocked and the power/internet are working.

The creek near me is usually about 5' deep. Right now it's 111' and getting real close to becoming an uninvited dinner guest. But, the rise is starting to slow down and the rain is finally tapering off. Looks like the rain may actually stop later tonight. Might even see some sun tomorrow or Wednesday.

My rain gauge shows 25.5" since Friday night, and, we're lucky. Parts south of us got 35-40".

Despite the close calls, I'm grateful it hasn't been worse.

[Sharon Evans]

That is major good news Jason. Glad your family and you are safe and should stay that way.

[Sharon Evans]

And a photographer

8-28-17 One way to know that the train is close to Cumbres, smoke.jpg (177.72 KiB) Viewed 3691 times

[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215: 488 and 7 cars

8-28-17 488 brings the 7 car train 215 into Chama.jpg (185.14 KiB) Viewed 3668 times

8-28-17 488 comes up to the tipple.jpg (182.22 KiB) Viewed 3668 times

The train is passing the tipple and not many riders still in the open gon

8-28-17 The parlor New Mexico has the markers today.jpg (197.88 KiB) Viewed 3668 times

8-28-17 The 488 is by the depot as it slows.jpg (159.73 KiB) Viewed 3668 times

8-28-17 The train is stopped and that looks like Mr. Bush walking toward the locomotive.jpg (156.82 KiB) Viewed 3668 times

[Steve Ritchie]

Jason, glad to hear everything is well, I'll bet seeing the creek creeping your was a little troubling. Stay dry. Steve R.