On a brisk Dec. 21, 1963 at Chama, N.M., D&RGW 2-8-2 493 has another Mikado, 488, in tow as the two of them head for the wye to turn and then take a 3rd cut of cars up to Cumbres Pass summit, and ... (more)
Having just left Chama, N.M., D&RGW 488 (with a helper on the rear) gets a run at Cumbres grade with the second turn of the day, Dec. 20, 1963. In those days it usually required three trains to ... (more)
There was smoke on the horizon when we showed up and I knew it was unusual. In sight of our motel, a working narrow gauge, wow! This was better than any excursion, just a real steamer doing its ... (more)