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hwccws
Jimmy, I looked at all those posts under the topic "473 at Lobato" as you suggested. Quit a discussion but very little about the train being an excursion. Many Forum posters thought it was just the westbound San Juan and that maybe the K-28 had needed a helper at some point.
Nolan personally told me that the cars which his excursion required were "coupled into the San Juan" from Alamosa to Durango.
Please note that my post does reflect the photo is of train No. 215 with extra cars added.
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Jimmy Blouch
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.
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.”
Dispatchers sheet did not indicate what group reserved the extra cars.
I am glad discussion regarding this trip has resulted in more information being made available as a result of your direct connection and photos in your possession.
Jimmy