Re: C&TS 1977

Earl Wrote:
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> 487 had been running since 1974. 1977 was year of
> big happenings on the C&TS with the new loop, yard
> and depot being built in Antonito and the new shop
> going up in Chama. Looking at the
> almost-broadside of 487 (3rd pic), I don't
> recognize the guy on the left, but the middle guy
> looks like Gary Getman, the guy on the right is
> Doug Stamps.
>
> Interesting it the tank car and spout for watering
> the engines at the ashpit. The original ramp for
> loading tenders with coal is on the right.

Nice catch Earl, I hadn't noticed the make shift water tank....now that is innovation but I suspect it was easier just to use the tank. Did the C&TS get a big grant or additional funding for the capital improvements that year??

William
aka drgwk37