Russo Loco Wrote:
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> Chris Walker Wrote:
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> > So does any one care to tell me where the D&RGW
> > loco crews got their break? Or shall I
> assume they
> > weren't allowed any.
>
> Greg Scholl Wrote:
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> > I believe the westbound train crews took a
> break
> > in Antonito before running mid-train to
> Cumbres.
> > Between Durango and Chama, Gato was known
> > as a good place to have a lunch break!
>
>
> Right On, Greg -
>
> Here's one – and only one – of two
> members of the crew of 'The Mad Dash' enjoying
> their break at what I believe is The Dutch Mill in
> Antonito, on May 28, 1968. I think that's
> Road Foreman of Engines Jim Pearce facing the
> camera, but have no idea who the other fellow is;
> Ernie's notes didn't mention this single photo of
> the crew among several that he took of the engines
> being serviced
:
> [attachment 53592 680528c15.jpg]
>
Photo Copyright © 1968, 2018 by
> Ernest W. Robart - All Rights Reserved.
>
> For a lunch break at Gato, see the last two photos
> on my post at
> [
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> 88844. If you look real close at the last
> one, you can see the crew enjoying lunch
"under
> the shade of a coolibah tree
> an old water tower."
That is not Jim Pearce.