Daily Post June 7, 2016...

June 7, 2016 - #3 leaving Chama Yard - double-headed eastbound

 

Just over 4 weeks left until we pull out of our drive.  The weather in Chama today is expected in the mid 60's after an evening temperature in the low 40's.  Bright sun is expected and the trip should be beautiful.

Today's #3 (Westbound out of Chama) had 463 on the head-end with 484 as helper.  484 was likely used as 463 may lack the traction necessary to pull the grade to Cumbres unassisted.  The 464 will drop-off at the Cumbres stop and 463 will take the train on to Antonito. 

The consist had a second open ended gondola cut-in second behind the coach immediately after 463's tender.  I will check that to see if it is now normal practice or if it was just being transported to Antonito and let you know.

Received an update on Docent training.  Seems our class will have 7 or 8.  Seems large but judging by the crowd at this morning's train and the fact that the ubiquitous Bob was today's docent perhaps the need for additional docents is greater than I originally thought. 

Study goes on with a daily test and now adding additional info for the class.  We are taking out the Chama Cabin the next couple weekends for Georgia to get a little experience driving with the trailer and my backing and parking.  Packing starts on 4th of July weekend.

I will write more in a couple days then on to a daily post when we are underway.