One of the SLST group's photo freights on the 4% climb to Cumbres.
The gruelling 4% grade is conquered, and the daily Antonito train is on its way to Osier and beyond. Lead loco #484 has detached at Cumbres summit, turned on the wye and the crew chat before headi... (more)
#488 is prepared for another days work, catching the early morning sun above the ashpit.
The Cumbres & Toltec's daily train to Antonito blasts up the 4% grade below Lobato on a perfect early autumn morning.
The Cumbres & Toltec in its working days regularly used mid-train helpers and these are recreated by various groups today as photo freights. A SLST(UK) charter freight blasts across Highway 17 and... (more)
The Cumbres & Toltec in its working days regularly used mid-train helpers and these are recreated by various groups today as photo freights. A SLST(UK) charter freight blasts around the mountainsi... (more)
An SLST photo freight with mid train helper climbs the 4% ( 1 in 25 in UK terminology) grade to Cumbres.
SLST photo freight returning to Chama crosses the Los Pinos trestle.
One of the SLST group's photo freights crosses Lobato trestle. #489 was the mid train helper - the lead loco (#487) and 3 cars have drawn ahead out of sight, to comply with weight restrictions ove... (more)
Look at that grade the 487 just pulled its train up.
K-36 487 leads its mixed freight around Tanglefoot Curve just below the summit of Cumbres Pass. more)
K-36 489 simmers in the Chama shop on a crisp night just a few hours before leading the Chama Steam VII special toward Osier.
