Re: Alamosa October 20 1948

Jimmy,

Thank you very much for sharing these train sheets. That information is fantastic. I have one question about the train order notes. What does the "reduce ___ minutes" in the section below refer to?

Depart Durango 10:10 PM (Oct 19) with 37 loads 3 empties
18 cars sheep loaded Durango
Falfa helper engine 478 off, engine 478 return light to Durango
Arrive Florida 11:50 PM, 35 minutes reduce
Depart Florida 12:25 AM (Oct 20)
La Boca 5 minutes pick up
Allison 5 minutes merchandise
Arboles 5 minutes merchandise, 10 minutes pick up 3 cars sheep
Gato 25 minutes eat, 35 minutes reduce, no sand
Dulce 5 minutes merchandise
Lumberton 15 minutes merchandise, add helper engine 487
Arrive Chama 9:15 AM with 22 loads 1 empty

Sincerely,
Andy