Re: Alamosa November 4 1948

One interesting point on this date is that Chama ran out of west end crews. When the eastbound freight ran out of time at Lumberton the officials had no choice but to send east end conductor Frank Young, east end engineer Louis J. Oberrich and crew to join west ender Bill Squires in bringing the train to Chama. It was good that they had common seniority.

Chama extra 487 west, Gato turn
Conductor Knight
Engineer Degani

Depart Chama 10:30 AM with 9 loads 6 empties
3 empty gons
2 empty dumps
Caboose
Willow Creek 10 minutes pick up
Lumberton 15 minutes merchandise and set out
Arrive Dulce 12:15 PM, 10 minutes set out, 13 minutes clear No. 215
Depart Dulce 12:38 PM
Arrive Gato 1:30 PM, 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM wait for stock, 5:00 PM to 6:55 PM load 10 cars cattle
Depart Gato 6:55 PM with 14 loads 1 empty
Arrive Dulce 8:00 PM, 3 hours 50 minutes load 18 cars cattle
Depart Dulce 11:50 PM with 32 loads 1 empty (edit 11-4-13)
Arrive Lumberton 12:05 AM, not shown probably add helper engine prior to tying up at 12:50 AM, account 16 hours

Chama extra 482 west, light engine to Lumberton, helper for extra 487 east
Engineer Squires

Depart Chama 7:25 AM
Arrive Lumberton time not shown

At Chama: Conductor Young and brakemen, engineer Oberrich and fireman deadhead via auto Chama to Lumberton, relieve crews on extra 487 east

Extra 487 east with helper engine 482
Conductor F Young
Engine 487 Oberrich
Engine 482 Squires

Depart Lumberton time not shown
Arrive Chama 2:30 PM with 32 loads 1 empty



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/25/2016 06:53PM by CharlieMcCandless.