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Sep 29, 2012 03:04:32   #
Sac-Jack Loc: Sacramento, Ca
 
Great Pictures.....Out standing. What a piece of history.

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Sep 30, 2012 17:47:08   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Wow! What a nice response from everyone!
Thank you for taking time to comment!

Some of the questions....
Touch anything and you get dirty.....If you sit on anything other that the assigned seats to ride the train, your butts gonna get dirty as well.

Don't know about Viva Vira's restaurant.

This is a narrow gauge. You can do a lot thighter turns than can be done with standard gauge.

If you get a chance to go, Go!!
Also, Durango, CO steam train is 109.1 miles from the Chama, New Mexico yard. May as well visit both. These two lines where once the same line. The right of way that connects has been sold.
If you do go, check with me to prep for the trip and get the most out of your experience and time.
Pat

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Sep 30, 2012 17:59:18   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Add wrote:
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS work in one week shifts through most of the warmer months,with several work groups doing different jobs.Each one has a chronicler photo recording the work in progress and used as part of grant applications to show progress being made and just for the general record.Photographers are often required to fill these jobs,I thing I have done.One member coordinates the photo crews.It makes for an interesting week.If interested,one has to join the Friends of The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR,easy and not costly,just punch it in on your PC and search.Information about work sessions is on the site.They often need good photogs,some of the stuff turned is is pretty bad.
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS wo... (show quote)


Add,
Thanks for mentioning this info.
I have heard there are some tax benefits for your lodging cost while volunteering your time.
When I get my current project finished, I'm looking at volunteering as a chronicler and as a volunteer Docent on the trains.
I need to go ahead and join the Friends organization. The yearly dues are not that much.... At least, I can support them that way.
Pat

Another little rambling thought......
Next time I'm up there, I plan on finding out just what the axle end looks like under the covers at the wheel ends.....

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Sep 30, 2012 23:19:18   #
33RIVERS Loc: Central MN
 
Jay Pat, fabulous photos. The wife and I passed through there during our 25th Anniversary road trip back in '09 (6000mi. and only 400mi. on an Interstate) on the way to the Grand Canyon. I wonder what they would look like in B&W?

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Oct 1, 2012 06:41:01   #
Add Loc: S.W.Florida
 
The train is supported at the axle ends on brass bearings lubricated by oil in the bottom of the casting and a packing of cloth to help spread the oil on all surfaces.It is possible for the unit to overheat and cause a fire called a "Hot box".It has happened at the C&TS.Modern RR's have gone to roller bearings and mostly eliminated that problem.Not sure,but I think some of the C&TS passenger cars may have been converted to roller.

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Oct 1, 2012 07:27:53   #
Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
 
Add wrote:
The train is supported at the axle ends on brass bearings lubricated by oil in the bottom of the casting and a packing of cloth to help spread the oil on all surfaces.It is possible for the unit to overheat and cause a fire called a "Hot box".It has happened at the C&TS.Modern RR's have gone to roller bearings and mostly eliminated that problem.Not sure,but I think some of the C&TS passenger cars may have been converted to roller.


Thanks Add, for the info!!
Pat

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Oct 1, 2012 08:53:55   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
Jay Pat wrote:
Add wrote:
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS work in one week shifts through most of the warmer months,with several work groups doing different jobs.Each one has a chronicler photo recording the work in progress and used as part of grant applications to show progress being made and just for the general record.Photographers are often required to fill these jobs,I thing I have done.One member coordinates the photo crews.It makes for an interesting week.If interested,one has to join the Friends of The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR,easy and not costly,just punch it in on your PC and search.Information about work sessions is on the site.They often need good photogs,some of the stuff turned is is pretty bad.
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS wo... (show quote)


Add,
Thanks for mentioning this info.
I have heard there are some tax benefits for your lodging cost while volunteering your time.
When I get my current project finished, I'm looking at volunteering as a chronicler and as a volunteer Docent on the trains.
I need to go ahead and join the Friends organization. The yearly dues are not that much.... At least, I can support them that way.
Pat

Another little rambling thought......
Next time I'm up there, I plan on finding out just what the axle end looks like under the covers at the wheel ends.....
quote=Add The volunteers from the Friends of the ... (show quote)


I belive those covers your talking about are called Jornal boxs. Its were thay pack the grease so the bearings dont burn up.

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Oct 1, 2012 09:54:21   #
Blake Loc: Alfred NY
 
Hal81 wrote:
Jay Pat wrote:
Add wrote:
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS work in one week shifts through most of the warmer months,with several work groups doing different jobs.Each one has a chronicler photo recording the work in progress and used as part of grant applications to show progress being made and just for the general record.Photographers are often required to fill these jobs,I thing I have done.One member coordinates the photo crews.It makes for an interesting week.If interested,one has to join the Friends of The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR,easy and not costly,just punch it in on your PC and search.Information about work sessions is on the site.They often need good photogs,some of the stuff turned is is pretty bad.
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS wo... (show quote)


Add,
Thanks for mentioning this info.
I have heard there are some tax benefits for your lodging cost while volunteering your time.
When I get my current project finished, I'm looking at volunteering as a chronicler and as a volunteer Docent on the trains.
I need to go ahead and join the Friends organization. The yearly dues are not that much.... At least, I can support them that way.
Pat

Another little rambling thought......
Next time I'm up there, I plan on finding out just what the axle end looks like under the covers at the wheel ends.....
quote=Add The volunteers from the Friends of the ... (show quote)


I belive those covers your talking about are called Jornal boxs. Its were thay pack the grease so the bearings dont burn up.
quote=Jay Pat quote=Add The volunteers from the ... (show quote)


Usually when I've gone to train fires it was these journal boxes that were burning.

Blake

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Oct 1, 2012 13:46:29   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
Blake wrote:
Hal81 wrote:
Jay Pat wrote:
Add wrote:
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS work in one week shifts through most of the warmer months,with several work groups doing different jobs.Each one has a chronicler photo recording the work in progress and used as part of grant applications to show progress being made and just for the general record.Photographers are often required to fill these jobs,I thing I have done.One member coordinates the photo crews.It makes for an interesting week.If interested,one has to join the Friends of The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR,easy and not costly,just punch it in on your PC and search.Information about work sessions is on the site.They often need good photogs,some of the stuff turned is is pretty bad.
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS wo... (show quote)


Add,
Thanks for mentioning this info.
I have heard there are some tax benefits for your lodging cost while volunteering your time.
When I get my current project finished, I'm looking at volunteering as a chronicler and as a volunteer Docent on the trains.
I need to go ahead and join the Friends organization. The yearly dues are not that much.... At least, I can support them that way.
Pat

Another little rambling thought......
Next time I'm up there, I plan on finding out just what the axle end looks like under the covers at the wheel ends.....
quote=Add The volunteers from the Friends of the ... (show quote)


I belive those covers your talking about are called Jornal boxs. Its were thay pack the grease so the bearings dont burn up.
quote=Jay Pat quote=Add The volunteers from the ... (show quote)


Usually when I've gone to train fires it was these journal boxes that were burning.

Blake
quote=Hal81 quote=Jay Pat quote=Add The volunte... (show quote)


Yes ,and its mostly the box cars, they dont check them for grease offten enough

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Oct 1, 2012 13:46:41   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
Blake wrote:
Hal81 wrote:
Jay Pat wrote:
Add wrote:
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS work in one week shifts through most of the warmer months,with several work groups doing different jobs.Each one has a chronicler photo recording the work in progress and used as part of grant applications to show progress being made and just for the general record.Photographers are often required to fill these jobs,I thing I have done.One member coordinates the photo crews.It makes for an interesting week.If interested,one has to join the Friends of The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR,easy and not costly,just punch it in on your PC and search.Information about work sessions is on the site.They often need good photogs,some of the stuff turned is is pretty bad.
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS wo... (show quote)


Add,
Thanks for mentioning this info.
I have heard there are some tax benefits for your lodging cost while volunteering your time.
When I get my current project finished, I'm looking at volunteering as a chronicler and as a volunteer Docent on the trains.
I need to go ahead and join the Friends organization. The yearly dues are not that much.... At least, I can support them that way.
Pat

Another little rambling thought......
Next time I'm up there, I plan on finding out just what the axle end looks like under the covers at the wheel ends.....
quote=Add The volunteers from the Friends of the ... (show quote)


I belive those covers your talking about are called Jornal boxs. Its were thay pack the grease so the bearings dont burn up.
quote=Jay Pat quote=Add The volunteers from the ... (show quote)


Usually when I've gone to train fires it was these journal boxes that were burning.

Blake
quote=Hal81 quote=Jay Pat quote=Add The volunte... (show quote)


Yes ,and its mostly the box cars, they dont check them for grease offten enough

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Oct 1, 2012 23:03:56   #
Blake Loc: Alfred NY
 
Hal81 wrote:
Blake wrote:
Hal81 wrote:
Jay Pat wrote:
Add wrote:
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS work in one week shifts through most of the warmer months,with several work groups doing different jobs.Each one has a chronicler photo recording the work in progress and used as part of grant applications to show progress being made and just for the general record.Photographers are often required to fill these jobs,I thing I have done.One member coordinates the photo crews.It makes for an interesting week.If interested,one has to join the Friends of The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic RR,easy and not costly,just punch it in on your PC and search.Information about work sessions is on the site.They often need good photogs,some of the stuff turned is is pretty bad.
The volunteers from the Friends of the C&TS wo... (show quote)


Add,
Thanks for mentioning this info.
I have heard there are some tax benefits for your lodging cost while volunteering your time.
When I get my current project finished, I'm looking at volunteering as a chronicler and as a volunteer Docent on the trains.
I need to go ahead and join the Friends organization. The yearly dues are not that much.... At least, I can support them that way.
Pat

Another little rambling thought......
Next time I'm up there, I plan on finding out just what the axle end looks like under the covers at the wheel ends.....
quote=Add The volunteers from the Friends of the ... (show quote)


I belive those covers your talking about are called Jornal boxs. Its were thay pack the grease so the bearings dont burn up.
quote=Jay Pat quote=Add The volunteers from the ... (show quote)


Usually when I've gone to train fires it was these journal boxes that were burning.

Blake
quote=Hal81 quote=Jay Pat quote=Add The volunte... (show quote)


Yes ,and its mostly the box cars, they dont check them for grease offten enough
quote=Blake quote=Hal81 quote=Jay Pat quote=Ad... (show quote)


yep!!!

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May 26, 2013 14:47:45   #
TrainNut Loc: Ridin' the rails
 
Somehow I missed this post. Thanks for the info and photos. I hope to get out there this year.

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May 26, 2013 14:50:19   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent interesting set Jay Pat.

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May 21, 2019 15:46:18   #
DonB Loc: Port Royal , Tn
 
Image #18. I'm not real sure but I think that those cars had a bin at each end that 100 lb blocks of ice was used. Air was blown across the ice and into the car itself. If you had a shot of the top of that car we could tell more. Also, I believe sawdust was used as insulation in them.

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