Re: 487 and 497 aginst Cumbres in a snow storm.

dougvv Wrote:
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> IIRC, the day I rode this, I was told that one
> loco would have made the run in good weather. But
> the second was put on to assure no problems up to
> Cumbres due to slick rails.
>
> Either way, It was a blast.
>
> Several people wanted to know if I was getting
> cold staying in the rider gon. I said no and
> opened up my camera case. It was stuffed with
> extra clothing. As Mom always said, with the
> Rockies and its uncertain weather, always take
> layers of clothing to take off or put on. People
> were a little startled that I'd remove my shoes
> and add an extra set of socks then replace my
> shoes.
>
> Doug vV

Was the Gondola slick?