Re: 482 and 476 in the Animas Canyon today, 5-30-19

Olaf Rasmussen Wrote:
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> This morning we had a perfect cloudless sky over
> the San Juan Mountains, so I decided to take a
> chance and head over to Silverton, even though
> the mid day arrival of the two trains in the upper
> canyon often coincides with cloud build up. So
> that is what happened , but I will post a few
> shots anyway. Hiking to the canyon edge over deep
> snow, I managed to break with one leg thru the
> crust over a little flat area that actually
> concealed a small pond. With the trains about 20
> minutes behind schedule as usual, I had plenty of
> time to pour the water out of my boots and to
> wring out my socks and to remind myself to NEVER
> to trust any flat areas in the mountains when
> there is deep snow on the ground.
>
> 482 led the first train of the morning, although
> absolutely tiny as it emerges into view
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> The second train was led by 476, like 482's train,
> with a 10 car consist
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Not a bad view Olaf!! Thanks for sharing your photos....little trains and big country!!

William
aka drgwk37