Extra 488-478-493 East nearly got snowbound climbing the hill. They set their train out at Cumbres and came back to Chama and tied up to get 8 hours rest. We are going to call them back at 8:00pm with the flanger. Hopefully they will get over the hill and home by Christmas morning.
12/24/64
Snow Flanger East - 488 engineer Faucette, fireman Smith, 478 engineer Otteson, fireman Sais, 493 engineer Lira, fireman Lucero. Call time 8:00pm.
Everyone can stay home tomorrow - no trains.
Have a Very Merry Christmas,
Earl Knoob
Chama Crew Caller