The train is climbing the 4% grade to the top of Cumbres Pass. Lead engine #484 is around the bend in front with #487 & 488 following behind. This shot is from the cupola of short caboose #0579.... (more)

Mark Yates fills the lubricator on 487 prior to a rotary run up Cumbres.

A close up of 488 pushing at the rear of this freight train. Soni Honigger (in the cab) looks to be concentrating intently on his charge. The Flying Rio Grande on the tender looks great taking you... (more)

The Flying Rio Grande really looks nice on the side of the tender as the freight heads toward Cumbres Pass. The train is crossing Cascade Trestle as 488 pushes in the middle of the train. This t... (more)

The train appears to be taking another load of pipe to Farmington in a shot reminiscient of the 60's. The train is actually heading east across Cascade Trestle. This train is part of Chama Steam... (more)

487 is working hard up the grade toward Cumbres Pass and gives the crew a little payback for all of the hard work they have been asking of the engine throughout the day. This train is part of Cha... (more)

488 is pushing in the middle of the train up and around Tanglefoot Curve. Engine 487 is the road engine on the climb to Cumbres Pass. This train is part of Chama Steam VI

This double engine freight is crossing the trestle at Los Pinos. 488 is pushing in the middle of the train. The sun came out at just the right moment. This train is part of Chama Steam VI

This three engine freight is climbing the hill towards Cumbres Pass. All three smoke plumes can be seen and 488 at the rear can be seen through the trees. This train is part of Chama Steam VI

Cumbres and Toltec 484 and 487 begin to climb a grade.

Cumbres and Toltec 489 undergoing work in the Chama shops.

Engine 484 heads out of Chama with a full head of steam leading the 487 in the middle and 488 bringing up the rear. This train is part of Chama Steam VI.

Engine 487 climbs the hill approching Cumbres Pass from the East with 488 in tow hidden by the smoke. The downhill side of Tanglefoot curve can be seen in the background. This train is part of C... (more)

Charging after me is 488 crossing the Rio Chama on a beautiful morning.