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.
#487 crosses the Rio Chama just east of Chama
#487 works upgrade passing Windy Point as it nears Cumbres Pass
#487 drifts downgrade west of Cresco
#487 and #484 work upgrade approaching the Rte 17 crossing near Coxo
#487 arrives at Cumbres Pass
The Chama shop crew prepares the engine for the days trip in the pouring rain
Westbound rolling around Windy Point in the snow near Cumbres Pass
Westbound in the snow near Los Pinos
Westbound in the snow near Coxo