12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

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12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:18 am

Morning preparations:
12-16-17 487 is simmering at the house and the tree glows by the cars.jpg
12-16-17 487 is simmering at the house and the tree glows by the cars.jpg (103.89 KiB) Viewed 4707 times

12-16-17 487 moves out to begin its day.jpg
12-16-17 487 moves out to begin its day.jpg (197.01 KiB) Viewed 4617 times

12-16-17 487 is at the ash pit getting its fire cleaned.jpg
12-16-17 487 is at the ash pit getting its fire cleaned.jpg (167.34 KiB) Viewed 4617 times

12-16-17 487 now has its cisturn topped off before the first run.jpg
12-16-17 487 now has its cisturn topped off before the first run.jpg (200.54 KiB) Viewed 4617 times

12-16-17 487 is backing toward the train.jpg
12-16-17 487 is backing toward the train.jpg (200.75 KiB) Viewed 4617 times

12-16-17 487 is coupled onto its train.jpg
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12-16-17 The train has been shoved back to the depot.jpg
12-16-17 The train has been shoved back to the depot.jpg (210.61 KiB) Viewed 4617 times

12-16-17 Then pulled forward into a loading position.jpg
12-16-17 Then pulled forward into a loading position.jpg (221.42 KiB) Viewed 4617 times
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:20 am

Christmas train runs:
12-16-17 With nice steam effects in the cold air, 487 gets the first train underway.jpg
12-16-17 With nice steam effects in the cold air, 487 gets the first train underway.jpg (225.23 KiB) Viewed 4611 times

12-16-17 487 is by the wood shop as it heads to Labato with a nice load.jpg
12-16-17 487 is by the wood shop as it heads to Labato with a nice load.jpg (223.47 KiB) Viewed 4611 times

12-16-17 Passing the tipple we can see the full coaches.jpg
Passing the tipple we can see the full coaches

12-16-17 The conductor is checking the air after the running brake test is signalled.jpg
12-16-17 The conductor is checking the air after the running brake test is signalled.jpg (221.59 KiB) Viewed 4610 times

12-16-17 Leaving the yard with Christmas train number 1.jpg
12-16-17 Leaving the yard with Christmas train number 1.jpg (215.53 KiB) Viewed 4610 times
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Rick Calkins » Sat Dec 16, 2017 6:34 am

More early morning action of the engine house, but a bit closer.
Makes nice comparison with Sharon's earlier posting. She shows full view..


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This video clip taken from pole atop restroom looking north during the same time period as above shot.
The steam promotes a very surreal appearance to the objects in the picture. Disappointed that there is minimal sound.



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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Mike Maguire » Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:34 am

It's curious that they've blocked the crossing ...
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 7:44 am

That is where they left them yesterday afternoon, I wondered that at the time. They are either going to have to move them now or 487 will run through north yard to get to the coal dock, the switch is fouled.
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:40 am

Antonito is guiet but we may have a passenger heading for Chama!! :lol:
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Dec 16, 2017 8:44 am

Santa on the platform!
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:13 am

Mrs Claus is out and about too.
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Mike Maguire » Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:55 am

The train has moved back, clear of the crossing ...
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Rick Calkins » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:30 am

Great to see the posting from Larry and Mike. They certainly catch action I miss. This is the Video of the first Chama Christmas Train of 2017. You will notice that there are several interruptions caused by the stop action of the camera, and the need to restart one camera and then the north camera. There is no alternative since we are subject to the coding placed by the webmaster.



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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:52 am

12-16-17 The first run is shoving back into Chama with the jolly couple on the back waving.jpg
12-16-17 The first run is shoving back into Chama with the jolly couple on the back waving.jpg (172.06 KiB) Viewed 4632 times
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Rick Calkins » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:55 am

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The 2014 Chama Christmas Train had an open viewing gondola. Did not see one on the seven car train today.



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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:38 am

12-16-17 487 gets the second trainload of happy people underway.jpg
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12-16-17 Riders on the back of the cafe car as train 2 heads out of Chama.jpg
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:49 am

I've been away for a bit but it seems like more smoke at engine house???
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:00 pm

Smoke from the heaters which is laying down on the ground, no 463 is not getting hot.
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:26 pm

12-16-17 Second train shoves back into Chama with Santa waving.jpg
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12-16-17 The third train pulls out of Chama with the sun almost directly behind it.jpg
12-16-17 The third train pulls out of Chama with the sun almost directly behind it.jpg (174.73 KiB) Viewed 4596 times

12-16-17 The cafe car platform is totally empty as the third train leaves.jpg
12-16-17 The cafe car platform is totally empty as the third train leaves.jpg (170.87 KiB) Viewed 4596 times


From the return of the third train we will be dealing with the sun glint off the rails and other reflective objects.
12-16-17 The third train shoves back in and no Santa on the cafe platform.jpg
If you look closely, the conductor is shielding his eyes from the glare
12-16-17 The third train shoves back in and no Santa on the cafe platform.jpg (167.31 KiB) Viewed 4587 times

In the spirit of full disclosure, I think he was just inside the door.
12-16-17 The third train is at the depot and winter pm glint is in full swing.jpg
12-16-17 The third train is at the depot and winter pm glint is in full swing.jpg (185.27 KiB) Viewed 4587 times

12-16-17 The fourth train stops at the tank to fill up.jpg
12-16-17 The fourth train stops at the tank to fill up.jpg (164.88 KiB) Viewed 4583 times

12-16-17 As the 4th train gets underway again, we see a family and the conductor on the rear platform.jpg
12-16-17 As the 4th train gets underway again, we see a family and the conductor on the rear platform.jpg (172.57 KiB) Viewed 4582 times

12-16-17 The sun is getting low in the Chama sky as the 4th train returns with a full cafe platform.jpg
12-16-17 The sun is getting low in the Chama sky as the 4th train returns with a full cafe platform.jpg (160.4 KiB) Viewed 4574 times

12-16-17 The 4th train is at the depot.jpg
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Mike Maguire » Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:20 pm

Interesting flare effects in the south camera lens ...
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 4:08 pm

12-16-17 The 5th and final train of the day departs Chama.jpg
12-16-17 The 5th and final train of the day departs Chama.jpg (140.82 KiB) Viewed 4568 times

12-16-17 Again the cafe platform is empty on the 5th train.jpg
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:01 pm

Not Rudolf the Reiendeer but Santa riding above the blinking red lighting on the concession car platform to complete the day.
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Larry Gibson » Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:12 pm

Last pictures with Santa at the depot! Fun for children of all ages!
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Re: 12/16/17 Saturday and Christmas trains

Unread postby Sharon Evans » Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:57 pm

12-16-17 The 5th train is at the depot.jpg
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12-16-17 487 has pulled the cars forward where they will spend the night.jpg
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12-16-17 After a long day 487 is back at the house.jpg
12-16-17 After a long day 487 is back at the house.jpg (110.56 KiB) Viewed 4548 times

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