Re: Opening Day on the C&TS

Dick Bell Wrote:
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> Thanks Greg. I really do not know why the decision
> to run to Antonito was made. I was told there were
> cars there that were to be taken to Chama. One
> person suggested that the 315 has small diameter
> drivers and running her light from Cumbres could
> heat them up more than necessary. Thus adding cars
> for braking would reduce the potential of
> overheating the drivers. That said the following
> photos are the addition of more cars. Shooting
> photos from here on here down became more
> challenging as the weather began to deteriorate
> from wind blown rain, thunder snow and sleet all
> accompanied with wind. My son and I photographed
> all the way down. It was miserable but enjoyable
> as we were almost alone chasing. On to the next
> batch of photos:
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Love these photos Dick, really like seeing the MOW car in the consist. Really a neat perspective, you nailed it!

William
aka drgwk37