493 and 498 with tonnage freight on 10-3-67
| March 08, 2019 08:00PM |
On the morning of October 3, 1967 engines 487, 497, 493, and 498 were serviced and ready for taking their trains on to Durango and Alamosa respectively. 487 and 497 had brought in a long train from Durango the previous day and would make two Cumbres turns that day before making a Chama-Alamosa run on October 4. 493 would continue with the October 2 heavy freight to Carbon Junction, set out part of the train, and continue to Durango. 498 would run light Chama to Gato and would help 493 from Gato to Falfa, then continue light engine to Durango
493 approaching Willow Creek
493 west of Willow Creek
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/09/2019 10:12PM by Olaf Rasmussen.
493 approaching Willow Creek
493 west of Willow Creek
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/09/2019 10:12PM by Olaf Rasmussen.
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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