The gruelling 4% grade is conquered, and the daily Antonito train is on its way to Osier and beyond. Lead loco #484 has detached at Cumbres summit, turned on the wye and the crew chat before headi... (more)
A little lesson in Grade Here... Chama is at 7,875 ft, Hamilton's Point, where this photo is at is aprox 9,500 ft. With a 4% Grade barking up this hill. If you look towards the Horizon on the lef... (more)
Double header takes a train up to Cumbres on the 4% grade as it crosses Highway 17 at Coxo. The helper will be removed at Cumbres and then return light to Chama.
Helper engine #488 has just arrived with regular train at the top of the pass. Engine #488 will be taken off, turned on the wye and will begin its downward decent back to Chama while the rest of t... (more)