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Posted 02 April 2018 - 07:14 PM

It's March 5, 1945, the 489 departs Chama at 5: 25 am with 18 loads 2 empties. the 483 & 488 are the helpers on this trip, and soon, the train rolls through the Narrows.


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Engine 489 A S Johnson
Engine 483 Holly
Engine 488 Marsh

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Posted 03 April 2018 - 02:14 PM

At Lobato, the 483 runs over the trestle light, and after the train crosses, the 483 recouples, and the train gets unde4rway again.

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Posted 03 April 2018 - 05:53 PM

The train rolls through Cresco & rolls over the Coxo Crossing.

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Posted 04 April 2018 - 07:27 AM

The train rounds Windy Point & pulls into Cumbres at 7 AM.

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Posted 04 April 2018 - 06:19 PM

The 489 picks up 25 loads, 1 empty at Cumbres. The 488 is decoupled and returns to Chama. The 483 remains as the helper to Big Horn; the train departs Cumbres at 7:15 AM & is soon rolls through Los Pinos.

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Posted 05 April 2018 - 01:17 PM

The 483 rolls over Cascade Creek trestle light due to the weight limit, and the train rolls through Osier.

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Posted 05 April 2018 - 05:36 PM

The train rolls through Rock Tunnel as it heads east.

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Posted 06 April 2018 - 02:49 PM

The train rolls through Mud tunnel & pulls into the Sublette siding at 8:50 AM to meet the San Juan.

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Posted 06 April 2018 - 06:43 PM

After leaving Sublette at 9:10 AM, the train stops at Big Horn to let the 483 off. After waiting 10 minutes, the freight rolls past the tank at Lava.

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Posted 06 April 2018 - 07:56 PM

The train pulls into Antonito at 10:25 AM and sets out a lumber load.

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