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It's September 21, 1944; K-36 # 489, with helper 485 departs Chama at 5:45 AM with 13 loads 5 empties. The train crosses the Chama River as it heads for Cumbres.

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At Lobato, the helper crosses the bridge, followed by the train, then gets underway again.

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The train rolls through Cresco and goes over the Coxo crossing.

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Soon, the train arrives into Cumbres at 7:20 AM for pick up and the helper will be cut out of the train.

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After helper engine 485 runs light to Antonito to help a westbound freight, X489 east departs Cumbres at 7:45 AM with 50 loads, 5 empties; we see the train roll through Los Pinos.

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The train crosses Cascade Creek trestle, and rolls through Osier.

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The train rolls through Rock tunnel as it heads east.

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After rolling through Mud Tunnel, the train pulls into Toltec siding, and waits 25 minutes to meet the westbound San Juan; after that, the train rolls through Sublette.

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The train rolls through Big Horn and Lava.

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After rolling downhill, the train rolls through Antonito.

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