KevinM Wrote:
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> trainrider47 Wrote:
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> > John,
> >
> > After reading the program twice, it looks like
> > Eureka and Glenbrook will always be double
> > heading. Will there be any opportunities to
> > photograph them separately on appropriate
> > consists?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Michael Allen
>
> Hi Michael,
>
> I have the same question. I can definitely see
> why the two would HAVE to double head on the Chama
> to Cumbres runs, because by themselves, I don't
> think either locomotive could pull more than one
> car on the 4%. At least, that was apparently the
> experience the last time it was tried with Eureka.
> But out in the desert on the east side, it would
> be great to see them on separate trains as well as
> together. I did see some comments/questions on
> this board about brakes on the Glenbrook. When I
> photographed her a couple of years back she did
> not have an air pump at the time, but the museum
> crew also indicated that they had a short list of
> things that she would need to go to Colorado, and
> an air pump was among them. So I'm not sure
> there is any technical reason she could not
> operate with a train by herself. I am definitely
> interested in photographing both locomotives, both
> together and separately, with trains. I am
> watching this thread with great interest, as I am
> sure you are as well.
>
> /Kevin Madore
My understanding from a very reliable source is Glenbrook will be equipped with air for locomotive brakes only, not automatic air. A "run through" line will allow brake pipe air to go from Eureka, through the Glenbrook and on to the train.