Heading SW along Highway 17 and what do I hear, a STEAM ENGINE starting it's climb up the Cumbres pass. Maybe I can catch it in a few places in my car and still make my check-in time Chama, NM. There it is, taking the bend near Rio De Los Pinos...
Darren (BLHS & CRRM Lifetime Member)
Delaware and Hudson Virtual Museum (DHVM), Railroad Adventures (RRAdventures)
My Blog
Got it, it's the South Bound train to Chama, NM. The wife will set up on one side with her Canon Rebel SLR and I will setup on the other with my Sony Video camera.
My wife takes this shot while I'm just on the other side
Video Clip: Cumbres & Toltec; Video Clip#1 (15 Sec.)
If you check out the video clip you will this heading right at you.
We drive on and reach Cumbres Pass {Summit - Elev. 10,022 Ft}Cumbres, CO
...and here comes D&RGW #484 (K-36) again!!!!!!!
Video Clip: Cumbres & Toltec; Video Clip#2 (14 Sec.)
The South Bond train goes steamming along past me a second time...
Well, the train is going to stay at the top of the pass for awhile to unload several "Bus Tour" people , so onto Chama, NM to check in... The GANDY Dancer
Still plenty of daylight left so let's walk down to the yard and see what is around before the sun sets on DAY#1 of this trip...First thing you see as you approach the yard is the Coal Tower just due to it's size
Next thing I see is the D&RGW #OU Jordan Spreader
D&RGW #488 (K‑36)
And behind it is?
MW02 Inspection Motor
daveklepper And behind it is?
Good question, That would be D&RGW #487
D&RGW #053 Cook Car (MOW)
Oh yes, there is a Depot / Station here...
D&RGW #OM Rotary Snow Plow (Leslie / MOW)
D&RGW #OY Rotary Snow Plow (ALCo / MOW)
D&RGW #0472 Water Car (MOW)
D&RGW #492 (K‑37)
Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!
Get the Classic Trains twice-monthly newsletter