Re: Post For Olaf--Frank Barry Article in Classic Trains

Olaf Rasmussen Wrote:
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> William, thanks for posting these photos from
> Frank's article. These photos from February bring
> back some painful memories, particularly those
> from the February 10-11-12
> Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday freight cycle. After my
> Chama - Cumbres chase with Frank on Saturday,
> February 1, Chama agent Trotter assured me that
> there would be large diameter pipe shipments in
> the next three weeks, requiring 2 freight cycles
> during that time, which would include a Saturday
> Chama-Alamosa run on February 15...well the
> freight cycle Monday-Wednesday that Frank pictured
> in the magazine was the only one that week ...with
> very disappointing results for those driving up
> 400 miles from Las Cruces...but that is another
> story in the planned coverage of my four 1964
> winter excursions to the narrow gauge.
>
> For now, here is one of Frank's best known winter
> time photos from February 1964
>
> [attachment 70123 Frankbarry-1.jpg]

Glad you like the info and pics from the article Olaf, yes that picture is awesome and the horses add a little flavor. You can feel how cold it must have been in that picture. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures.

William
aka drgwk37