Funny, while booking my ticket for the Train Trip this past June, I came across the celebrations for the Steam Trains that the Cumbers & Toltec are using are over a hundred years old. Naturally, I got excited and bought tickets for the celebration- Night shoot at the Chama Yard on Friday. Charter Train on Thursday. Drive down Wednesday after work.
Wednesday I found myself to tired to make the six hour drive after work. Thursday morning while packing, I got a call from the train “are you coming?” Yeah I messed up. Once in Chama, was a weekend filled with trains and friends. I chased the train out of Chama on Thursday up to Cumbres Pass. Stopping along the way. Once at Cumbres Pass, I came upon the charter train for that day. Hung out with one of the Engineers for a bit before watching the Chama train come into the yard and take on water. Back in town, enjoyed a nice lunch from the hotel and some relaxing before heading back over to the Chama yard. A group was leading a walking tour around the yard. That evening, I was back at the yard for a night shoot. Sadly my tripod broke, but learned some new settings and was able to get a few shots.
Saturday, I was up early. While passing through Los Pinos, I was able to watch that days charter train pass by. Then I continued the long drive home.
A parade of steam. They ran three trains together (a triple header) and blew the horns through the yard in Chama. A fun way to start the weekend.
Leaving the Chama yard.
