10/12/2021 It's wet in Chama

[Jack Spencer]

Can't be certain but it looks like it's actually snowing in Chama this morning. It also appears that 9 coaches are set up for today's 216, but with only 484 out, we shall wait and see what happens. OK, looks more like rain to me.

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One of the very few advantages of a wet day is that it in turn produces some fantastic smoke displays!

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Looks like they are using the smaller backhoe today.

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Oh dear, the cams are down for me.

[Craig Kumler]

Down for me too!

[Edward Morris]

Cams are back and it's snowing [and sticking] in Chama.

[Jack Spencer]

Oh yeah, it's really coming down! I didn't expect it to be this heavy! Wonder what will happen with 216?

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[Jack Spencer]

It seems as if 216 has been cancelled due to the snow. 484 is running back to shed now.

[Jack Spencer]

Some shots of 484 moving back to shed. It's a shame about 216 but it has been far too long since we've seen steam in the snow!

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[Edward Morris]

DOT cams show conditions far worse at Cumbres than Chama.

[Jack Spencer]

DOT cams show conditions far worse at Cumbres than Chama.

As they often are!

[Jack Spencer]

A bit of switching has taken place, with one engine moving inside the house and 487 is at the pit.

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[Jack Spencer]

At least one young soul is brave enough to withstand the elements.

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