Re: C&TSRR 2 trains from a new spot

John Cole Wrote:
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> That was quite an exciting trip Roger. The train
> was sold out and even had a second parlor car in
> the train to boot. The 488's nickname is
> "Lucifer", and the ol girl lived up to her name!
> That engine can REALLY pull, but in the process
> set almost a dozen small cinder fires. The fire
> patrol crew earned their pay that night for sure!
> Had a derailment on one truck of a passenger car,
> but the engine crew showed their stuff by getting
> it rerailed. They changed out a axle brass as
> well. Had to wait for a while, but the bonus time
> was enjoyable with good people to share the time
> with.
>
> Steve Flowers and his crew did a great job
> dealing with us getting to Osier 1 1/2 hours late
> for dinner and had a great meal waiting for us.
> Hard to eat just one of those desserts, so I had
> two. The trip home to Chama was great as the blue
> moon really lit up the country. When the fireman
> shoveled in coal the reflection of the fire's glow
> reflected on the engine's steam and smoke and
> looked like a volcano erupting! I was kicking
> myself for not having my camera.
>
> We got back at 1:30, and I don't know of
> anyone who didn't have a great time.

Hi John, thanks for the information on the trip. I had some guest that were on the trip and even getting in late they all were very happy with the trip not one complaint. Remember next time to take a camera.