Re: Cumbres & Toltec Increasing the Passenger Load ?

Greg Scholl Wrote:
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> Out of Antonito I wonder how many cars one engine
> can pull(K-36 or K-27)??
> I think they have pulled 16-20 so far, so adding
> more cars makes good dollars and Sense!!! When
> they open from Chama we might see double heading,
> and maybe triple headers if they have enough
> coaches to make the trains that long, while still
> running out of Antonito. This is a scenario where
> having too many cars is a good thing!!! Should be
> interesting if the July 15th re-opening from Chama
> goes off okay!
> Glad they can increase patronage a little at
> least.

K36 is good for 825 tons west from Antonito or about 28 passenger cars
K27 is good for 595 tons west from Anotnito or about 19 passenger cars.

But before one attempted that, I would fill up Lava Tank first. As it is, I bet they have a pretty empty tender at Sublette.
> Greg