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Here I am on 484 Opening day, May
28th, 2005. |
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I would like to thank David Dickey
for these Great Shots, I otherwise would never see... |
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Another of David's Shots as Train
2 and 484 and Me climb Cumbres nearing the second Highway 17 road
crossing. |
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Friday the 11th and I am in Osier, I ran the
Special Cumbres & Toltec Train to carry the Passengers who came into
Antonito on the private Railcars on the San Luis & Rio Grande
Railroad from Walsenburg. |
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The Passengers split into Groups and took turns on
the Galloping Goose and the Special Passenger Train. |
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Doing a Photo Run at Lobato for the Private
Railcar Passengers, |
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Arrival of the Special Train in Chama. |
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You can see the consist of the Train... The
Passengers were all great people, I got to ride with a Group in the
Morning and a second group in the Afternoon on the bus to and from
Chama. |
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Caboose 0306 looks great. |
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When I returned back to Antonito, Galloping Goose
5 was refueling at the Cumbres & Toltec Fuel Dock. |
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They had to run the Hose thru the window of the
Goose. |
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Take a close look, Galloping Goose 5 is actually
on the new Track that will continue to the Antonito Car Repair
Facility. |
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I had a great time and I hope you like the
Picture's. |
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Galloping Goose 5 was kinda thirsty, she stayed at
the Gas Pump for a while. |
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its nice to have the Goose visit. |
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Ain't that a great shot, |
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How about the Interior of Goose 5... |
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Another Interior shot. |
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A look at the Wheels and Brake Shoes. |
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Galloping Goose 5 stayed inside on track 3 in the
Antonito Car Shop. |
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A look at the Nose of Number 5. |
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I love this Machine. |
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Now I tried my Best to get some interior shots of
the Controls for you. |
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How about this one... |
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Another view of the Controls. |
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You can see the pedals and gauges and such. |
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The Crew does maintenance and checks the fluids. |
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Soon Goose 5 will be ready for the Run up the
Cumbres & Toltec Again. |
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A look at Number 5 inside Track 3. |
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Now a view of the Motor on 5. |
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Two Locomotives of the San Luis & Rio Grande
Railroad come into the Antonito Yard Limits right next to my Yard. |
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They are here to pick up the Special Train of
Private Railcars. |
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Locomotives 805 & 804 are under the control of
Engineer Matt Cutter and Conductor Marc Widener. They are crossing
10th Avenue right in front of my House in Antonito. |
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The Locomotives arrive at the Cumbres & Toltec
Station. |
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Locomotive 494 welcomes the Visiting Diesel
Locomotives. |
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Now we decided to have a Special Photo Shoot,
Where else can you park a Rio Grande Galloping Goose next to a
Mainline Diesel Locomotive???? |
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That is History your looking at, the Past of
Railroading and the Present of Railroading. From a Goose to a Diesel
Locomotive. |
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How about that, A Cumbres & Toltec Train, A Rio
Grande Southern Galloping Goose and a Private Railcar Train with San
Luis & Rio Grande Diesel Locomotive's. |
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I ask you again, where else could you get a Photo
like this. |
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Two Railroad Workhorses of the past and present. |
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I loved this Opportunity, its not often that I can
get picture's like these.. |
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and better yet, I can share them with you!!!! |
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Galloping Goose number 5 and San Luis & Rio Grande
804 & 805 in Antonito, Colorado. |
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This was early morning saturday before the Private
Railcar Train departed from Antonito where it spent two nights next
to the Antonito Depot. |
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It was so nice to have this train in Antonito and
all the Passengers were so Nice and Friendly. |
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The Crew of the Private Railcars were also very
nice, I enjoyed talking with them. |
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Soon 804 will lead the Train to Alamosa and on to
Monte Vista and to Center, Colorado over the San Luis Central
Railroad. And guess what??? I have
picture's from Onboard 804 enroute to Alamosa and of the Train
traveling around the Valley!!!!! |
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Well here I am south of Buena
Vista Colorado on the Arkansas River. |
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Check me out in a Wetsuit, Helmet,
Splash Jacket and Life Vest... yes I am going white water rafting
for my Birthday. |
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I would like to Thank
Arkansas Valley Adventure's
for this Awesome trip down the River, I loved
it!!!! |
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Here I am going down the River, I
must admit I was a little scared at first, but thanks to the Pro's
at AVA
Rafting, I soon calmed down
and had a blast getting wet. |
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Now I was very lucky to be
drifting down the River next to the old Rio Grande Tracks over
Tennessee Pass. |
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It is considered very lucky if you
can touch this Railroad bridge with your Oar, I missed... |
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Another Raft full of People
enjoying the Arkansas thanks to
AVA Rafting
ride the river next to us. |
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Now, I tell you I had a
Blast, it was fun... all the staff of
AVA
Rafting
are fun and friendly and very Professional..
AVA
is a Top Knotch Company and I would highly
recommend them to anybody who wants to White Water Raft.. |
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Another Bridge for the Railroad
crosses a Small Creek entering the Arkansas River. |
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Here I am on the Raft with other
Guest . |
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Now look closely at the Picture,
can you see the face in the rocks up above... |
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I had the time of my life here on
the raft, I fully plan on returning soon and I will be back to ride
with the Staff at
AVA Rafting. |
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Hey,
this water proof camera did a great
job, |
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See the Speed Limit sign on the
tracks above, 25 miles an hour and heading downgrade. |
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Looking back at a Raft following
us thru the rapids. |
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Man, I am a scrappy looking guy..
I am surprised I didn't break my camera.... |
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A look down stream at the river
and the tracks to the left. |
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We actually got out for a break
and hiked up the river a little while, my Guide Troy Wigginton took
the time to explain our course thru a rather difficult section of
river.. This guy was a great source of history and information on
our whole trip. What a great Guy. |
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After passing thru the difficult
section, we sit back and enjoy the rest of the ride.. |
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Back at
AVA
rafting,
AVA
is Located on Highway 24, a few miles North of Buena Vista, Colorado
on the Arkansas River. |
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You can see the Transportation
AVA
has available, I loved the whole adventure, we boarded the buses and
were taken to the River and also rode the Bus on our return to
The AVA
outpost. |
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Here is the Supply Area at
AVA,
everything is Supplied:
Wetsuits, Splash Jackets, Helmets and Coast-Guard Approved Life
Jackets. |
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Call
1-800-370-0581
or 1-877-RAFTING,
In the Buena Vista Area call
719-486-2827. Visit Online at:
www.coloradorafting.net |
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I loved my Trip with
AVA Rafting
and hope to return... The Trip on the
Arkansas with
AVA Rafting
is TWINKY APPROVED.... |
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I truly had a awesome time
on the Arkansas River with
Arkansas Valley
Adventure, if you want to try
rafting, give
AVA
a call... I loved this company, great people and great service...
AVA Rafting,
40671 Highway 24 North, Buena Vista, Colorado, 81211,
www.coloradorafting.net |
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Now these are that Great, but here
are a few shots of the Display in Breckenridge, Colorado. |
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I am not sure if everything is
correct, but I just wanted to share the photographs with you.... |
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This is the Display off the road,
its a nice set up.. |
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A look at 111, it s a Beautiful
Locomotive... |
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A shot of the Nose of 111. |
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A view of the Cylinders. |
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Now I must say the Cab is clean
well taken care of. |
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The Locomotive is in very Good
Cosmetic Condition, well taken care of. |
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A look from the opposite side. |
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Its a Beautiful Locomotive, too
bad these locomotives are just sitting in a Park, to bad we couldn't
restore every Locomotive still in existence to running condition. |
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How about a look at the Rotary
Wheel. I hope you enjoyed these Picture's. |
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Welcome to Tiny's Cafe in Ojo
Caliente, New Mexico. |
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Here is David Lucero, Amanda Moe
and Jenny Lucero... in front of this now very famous restaurant. |
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Movie Actress Jennifer Tilly
visited the Hot Springs at Ojo Caliente and fell in love with the
food at Tiny's Cafe... you can see her story on the March 2005 Issue
of Conde Nast Traveler. |
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More shots of the Track working on Track One in
Antonito, they replaced and added ties from the Shop door to the
Switch. |
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Thanks guys, the Track is alot sturdier now.. |
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The Old Rat Patrol Motor Car at Sublette. |
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Locomotive 487 performs pre-season duty at
Sublette. |
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We were actually moving cars over the line. |
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Once in a while, I take Pictures
with Passengers for myself and why did I take a picture with this
Young Lady???? |
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This is Andrea Cantrell and she
works on the TV Show "24" with Keifher Sutherland.... WOW, I was
honored to meet her and she was so nice, she told she would give my
card Personally to Keifher!!!! COOL!!!! He may actually be looking
at this website..... |
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Thanks Andrea, I was thrilled and
honored to meet you, come back and see us again!!!!!! |
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The Balloon I crew for, "Viento
Encantado" floats right above me in Roswell, New Mexico... I hope
you are continuing to enjoy the picture's, thanks for your Support,
Carlos Llamas |
