Re: 473 at Lobato

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Brainj
K-28 473 crossing Lobato bridge in July 1947. Burt Ward Photo. Note the Silver Vista on the end makes me think this is an excursion of some sort. Anyone have any information on this run?

The view is of train No. 215 July 14, 1947.
Conductor Knight
Engineer Holly

4 cars added to regular consist making a total of 9 cars. No reference as to what group was being entertained.

Consist:
119
111
127
325
310
319
326
Alamosa
Silver Vista

The Silver Vista had moved east from Durango on train No. 216 July 6, 1947. July 13 1947 (edit 7-13-2019)

Appears view taken during photo stop at Lobato. Conductor’s report reads: “No. 215 delayed 48 minutes, stop for passengers at MP 304 - Toltec Gorge and Lobato.”

Group may have traveled Silverton branch on July 15. Train No. 461 and No. 462 had cars 127, 325 and Silver Vista added to consist making a total of 7 coaches and 1 DE coach passenger (not sure of that designation).
Engine 463 was used with conductor Henry and engineer Squires.
Durango to Silverton 12 loads 1 empty
Silverton to Durango 20 loads 1 empty (10 ore, 2 lead, 8 passenger cars)

On July 18 1947 train No. 216 had 8 cars which may have been the return trip for the group.
Consist:
66
163
127
323
312
310
325
Chama
Engine 478 with conductor Knight and engineer Peterson to Chama
From Chama engine 483 with engineer Holly

Jimmy



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/13/2019 09:44PM by Jimmy Blouch.