488 builds up steam before leaving Antonito
Just after this was taken the air line came uncoupled when it started going into the curve bringing the train to an abrupt stop.
A westbound freight starts its long slow climb to 10,000-foot Cumbres pass on a cold December day. This train had been preceeded by a flanger and spreader train to clear the way.
A late afternoon Cumbres turn crosses the old unpaved road below Windy Point.
Carlos Llamas and the 487 had spent the day hauling passengers, so when it came time to dump ballast west of Antonito the sun was getting low.
Extra 497 West heads across the flats west of Antonito, with 484 cut in as the mid train helper. Compare this with shots by John West, taken 30 years earlier. Railroad: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RailroadLocomotive: Steam 2-8-2Location: Antonito, Colorado, USALocomotive #: CTS 497Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: October 25, 1992
Extra 497 West heads across the flats, with Antonito in the distance. Compare this with shots by John West, taken 30 years earlier. ... (more)
A westbound chartered freight rounds Los Pinos curve heading for Cumbres.
An afternoon Cumbres turn with 483 on the point blows for the Coxo crossing on the old dirt road from Chama to Cumbres. A helper is cut in ahead of the caboose.
DRGW 488 patiently waits its turn at Cumbres while the road engine takes water. Note the snowshed, now gone.
A view of the fire in Cumbres & Toltec 488 during the lunch stop at Osier.
Cumbres & Toltec 488 at the lunch stop in Osier.
Earl Knoob watches the progress of rotary OY as they clear the winter snow pack for a Memorial Day opening.
Former D&RGW K-37 #497 crosses Cascade Trestle, heading for Antonito.
