A helper is required to take this train up to Cumbres where it will be cut off, turned and then it will start its downhill trek back to Chama.

Beneath threatening skies, the passenger train cruises past the coaling tower nearly to the station.

Rounding the curve into Lobato, pouring smoke and headed for Cumbres.

Working hard through the crossing at Coxo is the train with a caboose added for a charter.

Former D&RGW K-36 #487 rests in the Chama Enginehouse while work is being completed on #489.

Helper engine #488 has just arrived with regular train at the top of the pass. Engine #488 will be taken off, turned on the wye and will begin its downward decent back to Chama while the rest of t... (more)

Railfans sit on a picnic table in the shade as they watch 487 switch in the yard on a very warm day.

Sand dome was just filled using bagged sand. Apprentice practices running loco so he can become an engineer. American flags are flying in flag holders on this day.

Having just left the station in Chama, 484 heads out on a beautiful Sunday morning.

One constant about the scenery along the San Juan Extension was and is the fences, showing how large a role cattle played in the railroad. Today, no cattle are riding the train, but it is full of... (more)