Dealing with tree branches and pine cones on the narrow gauge
| February 10, 2024 11:01PM |
In the days before drones, gaining elevated view points of narrow gauge trains required scrambling up a mountain side or climbing trees. Trees could make clear views challenging because of all those branches and pine cones getting in the way, as in this sequence on December 6, 1967.
Looking toward Chama, there was a clear view of 493 approaching Lobato with a string of lumber loads from the Skyline mill
The view looking toward Cumbres wasn't quite as open, with branches and pine cones adding to the scene
Looking toward Chama, there was a clear view of 493 approaching Lobato with a string of lumber loads from the Skyline mill
The view looking toward Cumbres wasn't quite as open, with branches and pine cones adding to the scene
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Olaf Rasmussen | February 10, 2024 11:01PM |
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Olaf Rasmussen | February 10, 2024 11:07PM |
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davidtltc | February 12, 2024 12:14PM |
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Russo Loco | February 19, 2024 05:54PM |
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John West | February 10, 2024 11:54PM |
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Olaf Rasmussen | February 12, 2024 09:18AM |
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RedCarGo | February 11, 2024 06:17AM |
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John Liebson | February 11, 2024 10:42AM |
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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