7/14/2021 DOUBLE HEADER

[Jack Spencer]

Today a double header is scheduled!! Yay!!
Kicking things off, here is one of the strangest movements I have ever seen at the C&TS: 484 & 487 backing down the main together. Would love to know the reason why.

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OK, now the engines have separated with 484 at the coal dock while 487 is waiting for its turn.

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The fact that there is a double header today raises an interesting question. I am not sure of the reason why, but I am guessing either 489 needs to come to Chama for a boiler wash or the rails are slippery, or maybe because of extra demand. But there is an Engineer/Fireman school starting tomorrow, and possibly only one engine will be available, if the former is the reason for this doubleheader.

[Claude Wilkerson]

could be demand. i got a notification starting july 31 full line trips will be available along with buss service

[Jack Spencer]

Well if it is demand then that is a good sign.

[Jack Spencer]

Departure of Train 216: 484 road locomotive, 487 helper and 10 coaches.

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[Sharon Evans]

Well, there is the explanation, 10 coaches require double header so guess we see it the helper comes back around 1.

[Sharon Evans]

Yep, 487 is back in Chama, so either it or 484 will do the school tomorrow.

[Edward Morris]

And just within the last 15 mins, or so, the North Cam is down. 487 is at the pit getting her fire cleaned. Also looks like it has rained.

[Edward Morris]

North Cam is back and there are a lot of puddles.