Cumbres and Toltec #487 leads a doubleheader.
Cumbres and Toltec #487 leads a doubleheader past the famous Jukes Tree.
On a 4% grade, the train roars to a stop for water at Cresco Tank. When they started back up after taking on water, they rolled back several feet before moving due to the grade.
Part of morning rituals at Chama is loading the tender with coal, which is done with a backhoe unfortunately.
Out on the line painting whistle posts we see 488 bringing the train back to Chama at Lobo Lodge.
At the top is the Los Pinos water tank and the speeder behind the train. The train is on the lower track, and some four wheelers round out the picture.
Rounding the bend in the Los Pinos valley.
After passing the siding at Lobato 488 prepares to cross the trestle with its train.
K-36 #483 is helping to get the Eastbound freight ready to leave Chama, August 29th, 1968 by putting on the caboose while the conductor hangs his marker lamps. This will be the last revenue freigh... (more)
Railroading on top of the World! D&RGW 484 gets ready to head out of Chama on the Cumbres and Toltec!
#487 crosses the Rio Chama just east of Chama
The Chama shop crew prepares the engine for the days trip in the pouring rain
Engines 488 and 484 are services before doubleheading out of Chama
