10/20/2018 Saturday double header Next to last day of season

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations: It is currently 33 degrees in Chama. Another cold morning to ride in those unheated cars.

2018-10-20 The 463 is first out this morning.jpg (98.58 KiB) Viewed 2907 times

2018-10-20 The hostlers are cleaning the fire as a cloud of the ash rises around the 463.jpg (80.25 KiB) Viewed 2907 times

2018-10-20 The helper has pulled up behind the 463 awaiting its turn at the pit.jpg (83.54 KiB) Viewed 2907 times

The 488 is now at the pit as 463 gets water

The 488 is enveloped in ash as the 463 backs toward the coal dock lead

2018-10-20 The 463 has coal added to its bunker for the run east.jpg (92.69 KiB) Viewed 2902 times

2018-10-20 There are 2 busses headed to Antonito this morning.jpg (103.1 KiB) Viewed 2902 times

2018-10-20 The 463 is getting ready to back away from the coal dock as 488 gets water from the main side of the tank.jpg (105.14 KiB) Viewed 2901 times

The 463 is now parked awaiting its road crew and the hostlers on 488 back it toward the coal dock

2018-10-20 The hostlers are adding coal to the bunker of 488 for its run to Cumbres and back.jpg (99.64 KiB) Viewed 2867 times

[Sharon Evans]

Morning preparations continued and departure of train 216:

2018-10-20 The 463 has gone into south yard and come out with 3 additional coaches.jpg (112.61 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

The 463 has coupled onto today's 216 making it a 12 car train

The 463 has pulled the train forward into loading position and it is now awaiting the 488 to couple on

2018-10-20 The 488 has now coupled onto the train and it awaits departure time.jpg (113.03 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

2018-10-20 Not sure what is wrong, but one member of the crew of 463 is kneeling down by the running gear and its is departure time.jpg (117.77 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

2018-10-20 After giving the high ball further up the train, the conductor has come back to board the parlor.jpg (96.55 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

2018-10-20 The 2 locomotives work at getting this 12 car train moving.jpg (116.71 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

As the train passes the tipple we can see that all 8 coaches are almost full

2018-10-20 The parlor Colorado is on the markers and one passengers is sitting on the step box enjoying his ride.jpg (113.78 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

2018-10-20 The parlor Colorado is passing the tank as the front of the train is into the curve.jpg (110.38 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

[Sharon Evans]

Departure of train 216 continued:

2018-10-20 The last cars of the long train are about to enter the curve and disappear from view.jpg (106.53 KiB) Viewed 2864 times

2018-10-20 The 488 is finally back from Cumbres Pass.jpg (102.94 KiB) Viewed 2844 times

2018-10-20 Passing the depot as it heads to the wye.jpg (97.74 KiB) Viewed 2844 times

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[Sharon Evans]

Arrival of train 215:

Based on the parlor position its either 8 or 9 cars most likely.

2018-10-20 Train 215 has arrived at Cumbres.jpg (128.77 KiB) Viewed 2852 times

2018-10-20 The 484 comes into Chama with an 11 car train 215 on this penultimate day.jpg (105.53 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

2018-10-20 The fall sun shines off the side and front of 484.jpg (105.2 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

2018-10-20 As 484 approaches the tipple we see how long this train is.jpg (103.8 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

Passing the tipple we can see a full train

2018-10-20 The parlor New Mexico is on the markers and looks like the trainman is wearing a heavy coat.jpg (108.28 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

2018-10-20 The 484 is passing the display cars.jpg (92.86 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

2018-10-20 The 484 comes by the depot as it begins to slow.jpg (92.26 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

2018-10-20 The train is stopped, ride is over.jpg (92.54 KiB) Viewed 2828 times

I went back and reviewed this mornings 216 and the first 3 cars on that train flipped at Osier and came back on 215.


The train returned from the wye and took 2 of the extra coaches off, so right now, 9 cars are staged for the last day which means we end on another double header.

[Larry Gibson]

Adding one screen capture to highlight the unusual here. After 484 brings 215 into the station we witness a ballon launch
over the yard. Looks like someone had a possible birthday treat ride today???

[Sharon Evans]

Larry, I saw them load those balloons onto 216 this morning.

[Larry Gibson]

Larry, I saw them load those balloons onto 216 this morning.

That's great!!!i missed watching this AM... out chasing trains.... Looks like a wonderful day to ride!!!
One more to go!!!

[Sharon Evans]

Post arrival switching:

2018-10-20 After removing the 2 coaches, the 484 goes into south yard and comes out with the freight used on the student trains.jpg (77.94 KiB) Viewed 2809 times

2018-10-20 The crew continues to move cars in south yard.jpg (66.86 KiB) Viewed 2809 times

They have come out again with this long string and are getting ready to do something I have no seem in Chama

2018-10-20 They have now kicked one car into the yard with a trainman riding on the top ready to brake it to a stop.jpg (61.83 KiB) Viewed 2808 times

2018-10-20 With the other switching of the freight cars done, 484 comes out with these 2 RGS painted cars.jpg (69.4 KiB) Viewed 2808 times

2018-10-20 Shoves them onto the connector track and seperates them.jpg (67.26 KiB) Viewed 2808 times