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Viewing Album:  Chama New Mexico to Antonito Colorado
 
By:Kevin Murray
Dates:10/21/2017 - 10/21/2017
Album Info:PART 2: The return trip. A day trip on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.
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Ready to Pull the morning run East
Title:  Ready to Pull the morning run East
Description:  RGS 455 (nee D&RG463) & DRGW 488 put coal on the fire.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:40:01 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2) DRGW 463(2-8-2) RGS 455(2-8-2)
Views:  625   Comments: 1
A little talk
Title:  A little talk
Description:  Engineers and yardman talk while prepping for a double engine pull up Cumbres Pass. Look hard at the tender and you can see the DRGW Herald the engine wears when it's known as DRGW 463
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:43:20 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 463(2-8-2) RGS 455(2-8-2)
Views:  564   Comments: 0
Boxcar stenciling
Title:  Boxcar stenciling
Description:  Rio Grande narrow guage boxcar with all its lettering.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:47:42 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Yard Hut
Title:  Yard Hut
Description:  A cozy abode for a yard employee to live in. Looks like the cabin is made from an old reeefer. Note the DRGW Herald applied to the car siding and the old hinge outlines.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:52:09 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  210   Comments: 0
RollingStock
Title:  RollingStock
Description:  A photo of the existing Stock of cars in the south end of the Chama Yard.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:56:31 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
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Views:  283   Comments: 0
Railroad Graffitti
Title:  Railroad Graffitti
Description:  Artistry on a car next to the DRGW "Royal Gorge Route" Herald.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:00:51 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Rio Grande Southern Reefer and others
Title:  Rio Grande Southern Reefer and others
Description:  RGS 2101 in a group with Rio Grande flat,box and gon cars
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:04:52 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  312   Comments: 0
Newer Caboose
Title:  Newer Caboose
Description:  Caboose 05635 looking good! Built by Scenic Railways with techniques similar to original Rio Grande cabooses.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:10:17 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  341   Comments: 0
The last on the line.
Title:  The last on the line.
Description:  DRGW 0503 was bought by the CTSRR when they bought the line. It was the only one of nine left they were allowed to buy.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:17:19 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  326   Comments: 0
San Juan Express
Title:  San Juan Express
Description:  C&TSRR uses the drumhead of the old San Juan Express on their passenger service between Antonito and Chama. The original San Juan ran between Alamosa and Durango.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 11:43:41 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
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Views:  169   Comments: 0
Crossing the Chama River Trestle
Title:  Crossing the Chama River Trestle
Description:  From the open car, on the train.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 11:49:16 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  127   Comments: 0
RGS 455 Ready for work
Title:  RGS 455 Ready for work
Description:  RGS 455 (nee D&RGW 463), after being coaled and watered, backs up to its line of passenger cars for the day.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:22:39 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2)
Views:  523   Comments: 1
Chugging up the Hill
Title:  Chugging up the Hill
Description:  DRGW 488 & RGS 455 double heading towards Cumbres Pass, NM.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 11:54:47 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
Crossing a wood trestle.
Title:  Crossing a wood trestle.
Description:  Double heading RGS 455 & D&RGW 488 crossing a small wood trestle coming into Cumbres, from Chama, NM.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:01:36 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
Side by Side
Title:  Side by Side
Description:  RGS 455 (nee DRGW 463) steaming next to a quiet DRGW 315 in the morning sun.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:27:15 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 315(2-8-0)
Views:  525   Comments: 1
Two engines in Chama
Title:  Two engines in Chama
Description:  Another view of RGS455 (DRGW463) and DRGW315 in Chamas morning light.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:31:49 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 315(2-8-0)
Views:  581   Comments: 1
On toward Sublette
Title:  On toward Sublette
Description:  RGS 455 heading down the track from Phantom Curve towards the Sublette Section Town on the Cumbres & Toltec RR.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:15:01 PM
Location:  Sublette, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
Double Header
Title:  Double Header
Description:  Engine 488 backs up to 455 to help pull the train up the steep Cumbres pass. 488 will disconnect there, and return to Chama. 455 will have enough power to pull the train, on its own, the rest of the way to Antonito
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:36:47 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
Below the Lava Loop
Title:  Below the Lava Loop
Description:  Heading down the foothills to the flatland of Antonito, Colorado. The train will cross out and into Colorado, from New Mexico three times in a couple of miles.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:23:36 PM
Location:  Lava Tank, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
Chama Station, New Mexico
Title:  Chama Station, New Mexico
Description:  A view of the C&TSRR Station in Chama, NM.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:27:30 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  166   Comments: 0

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