RGX 2011 - Trip Report
September 16 - September 26
Day 8 - Friday, September 23
Chama - Cumbres - Durango
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The plan for the day called for an early start (no surprise there) and afternoon photo shoot at the Durango Roundhouse. However, the D&S cancelled this event and allowed us to sleep in and even have an unplanned free day. Woo Hoo!
While Michele finished packing, I went downstairs to check out with Barbara. There I ran into Steve and Roger and they informed me that 484 was on her way over from Antonito. Double Woo Hoo!! 484 had been in Antonito for heavy repairs since the winter. She was coming over to Chama for the finishing touches; valve timing, ect. We grabbed some lunch at Trinity (in the back of the Chama Mall) and made our way up the hill.
Please let me know if you find mistakes - RioGrandeDude @ SmittysHouse.net
Special thanks to D&SNGRR Fireman Jon Walden for some of the information on this page. |
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At the top we caught up with Roger and Steve as well as 484. |
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I intentionally didn't get any video of 484. The ol' gal really sounded sick; coughing and wheezing her way down to Chama for some TLC. The Chama Shops were to finish the job on 484. |
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Kodak Point overlooking Coxo |
East of Coxo |
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Coxo Crossing |
Heading west |
West of Cresco |
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2nd Crossing |
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2nd Crossing |
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Dalton |
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Dalton |
Lobato |
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More classic cars |
Otto Perry meets the Rose's?? |
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Checking out Office Car 04982 |
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484 after a trip around the wye |
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Engineer Ronnie Lopez |
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A sad farewell to the Trackside Emporium. Owners Bob and Sylvia both passed away in the last year. I only got to visit the store once, but it was amazing and Bob and Sylvia were a kind, gracious couple.
Fair Winds and Following Seas |
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My favorite Caboose: 0579 |
Leaving Chama for the final time on the this trip. Until next time... |
West, to Durango. |
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We made a quick stop in Pagosa Spring to see the Gomez Store that was moved from Pagosa Jct. on the line between Chama and Durango. |
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Durango Yard - Train 464 |
Fireman Pete Mech | ||
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We walked around downtown for a while but couldn't find anything we wanted to eat. So, we found a place called "Serious Texas BBQ." We both rolled our eyes and parked. Surprisingly, the food was darn tasty!! |
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