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Greg Scholl
I have posted this pic before along with a few of the train en route. I think some time back Jimmy Blouch or someone thought they had a date for it, but I cannot remember off hand
Below is a portion of July 23, 2011, post.
"June 27, 1966 Durango “work extra” 484 east, Conductor Schaaf, engineer Gibbs
Depart Durango 8:55 AM with 2 loads 1 empty (2 water cars, caboose)
La Boca 30 minutes switch, water and pick up (not shown what was picked up or where it went)
Gato 45 minutes water, eat and switch
Arboles 5 minutes set out
Laboca 30 minutes switch and water
Arrive Durango 6:15 PM with 4 loads
Based on the photo Greg posted showing the train at Gato with 2 water cars I would say pick up was not made at La Boca on the east bound trip. The water cars were not set out at Arboles on the east bound trip because the location for the water cars to be spotted was accessible on the westbound trip. Train arrived back in Durango with 4 loads, which probably came from La Boca and may or may not be in connection with the dragline outfit cars moved to the Farmington branch on June 28, 1966."