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Posted 12 February 2023 - 03:17 PM

It's October 15, 1936, K-27's #452 and #464 depart Alamosa at 8:45 AM with 16 loads, 42 empties.

Crew: Conductor Roberts, Engineer A S Johnson for the 464, and Engineer Rowe for the 452.

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Posted 12 February 2023 - 07:00 PM

As the train runs down the valley...

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... it stops at La Jara.

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After 15 minutes merchandise work, the train gets underwau.

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Posted 13 February 2023 - 07:02 PM

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The train rolls over the bridge north of Antonito...

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... and pulls into Antonito at 10:35 AM.

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Posted 14 February 2023 - 02:12 PM

After 1 hour 55 minutes switching, coal, water and time for the crew to eat, the train departs Antonito at 12:30 PM with 2 loads, 30 empties.

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The train passes the tank at Lava.

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Posted 14 February 2023 - 08:21 PM

As the train climbs the hill...

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... it rolls through Big Horn...

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... and rolls through Sublette.

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Posted 15 February 2023 - 04:47 PM

As the grade eases...

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... it stops at Toltec to meet a freight.

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After the eastbound freight passes, the westbound rolls through Mud Tunnel.

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Posted 15 February 2023 - 08:07 PM

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The train rolls through Rock Tunnel...

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... and rolls through Osier.

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Posted 16 February 2023 - 05:58 PM

At Cascade Creek trestle, the engines are uncoupled due to the weight restrictions.

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The train pulls into Los Pinos siding to meet the eastbound San Juan.

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After the meet, the train gets underway again.

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Posted 16 February 2023 - 08:15 PM

The train climbs the hill.

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Soon, the train pulls into Cumbres at 4:30 PM.

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Posted 17 February 2023 - 10:32 AM

After the 452 is uncoupled and runs light to Chama, the freight departs Cumbres at 4:45 PM.

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The train rounds Windy Point...

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... and rolls over Coxo Crossing.

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