498 has not been under steam for more than 52 years, but on August 20, 1966 she had steam to spare as her safeties are lifting at Cumbres. 498 (crewed by engineer Ken Faucette and fireman Stanley Smith) and helper engine 487 had brought a Cumbres turn up from Chama, and would make a Chama - Alamosa run later that day. 498 still had two more years before making her last run on the last eastbound revenue freight.