The First Sunday Special
A Varnish Cumbres Turn
July 6, 2008
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The C&T began a new run in 2008, a "Sunday Special" from Chama to Cumbres and back. This was also my first morning in Chama on this trip and I had a ball giving my cameras a much-anticipated workout! Several personal "firsts" were accomplished this morning: My first visit to Juke's Tree; My first real exploration of the north end of the yard; My first drive to Cumbres Pass; My first exploration of Cumbres Pass; And my first drive to Antonito where several more "firsts" happened. |
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Morning Preparations |
Coupled to the train and waiting to highball |
Heading to the Pass |
Just east of the 1st Crossing |
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This appears to be a deer crossing. I saw deer here several mornings on this trip |
Rounding the bend |
Heading to Lobato |
Approaching the 2nd Crossing |
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Just past the 2nd crossing |
Just past the 2nd crossing |
Heading to Cresco |
Nearing Cresco |
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Nearing Cresco |
Nearing Cresco |
Rounding Windy Point |
Arriving at Cumbres |
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Switching the train for the return |
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Switching the train for the return |
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Switching the train for the return |
488 on the Cumbres Wye |
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The Snowshed |
Finishing the wye |
Ready to head back down the hill |
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