Machinery Steam Locomotive #489

Steam Locomotive #489 · **1 Like**

This is a photo of The Cumbres & Toltec Railroad line which runs from Chama NM into Southern Colorado. The locomotive is a 1925 Baldwin which was headed to the high country north of Durango CO. Here is a video I found that will give you an idea of what riding this steam unit is like. All Aboard...

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photolady95 · 09-11-2013, 11:02 AM

Btw, I sent this link to a friend of mine who's user name is appropriate, "Train" very nice gentleman who loves trains.

RobG · 09-11-2013, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

the "iron horse" can really pull Rob, puts out a bunch of smoke when pulling those grades which were about 4 to 5 % here.

Yes, I was surprised by that! One of the enthusiast lines here is in the Blue Mountains, but apparently the grade is only up to 3.3%. There's another steam train operating from Canberra to Bungendore which I must try one weekend!

**Bob Harris** · 09-11-2013, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Looks like fun Bob, that train ride. I don't have speakers on my main computer so i watched it on my music computer. Like the video. And the photo was great, too.

thanks Mar, I think the video is better than the photo, glad you liked both.

**Bob Harris** · 09-11-2013, 11:32 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Nice shot Bob. Reminds me I need to add a ride on an old train to my bucket list. It is getting long

My bucket list gets longer each time I cross something off it for some reason, thanks Larry.

**Bob Harris** · 09-11-2013, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Btw, I sent this link to a friend of mine who's user name is appropriate, "Train" very nice gentleman who loves trains.

sounds good, thanks

**Bob Harris** · 09-11-2013, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Yes, I was surprised by that! One of the enthusiast lines here is in the Blue Mountains, but apparently the grade is only up to 3.3%. There's another steam train operating from Canberra to Bungendore which I must try one weekend!

we have rode a couple that advertises that the steamer is pulling the train, but they have had diesel trains behind them giving them some help, I felt sort of ripped off so now I always check that the steam train is doing all the work. thanks Bob

RobG · 09-12-2013, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

we have rode a couple that advertises that the steamer is pulling the train, but they have had diesel trains behind them giving them some help, I felt sort of ripped off so now I always check that the steam train is doing all the work. thanks Bob

Fair enough! I've never heard of that happening here.

**Bob Harris** · 09-12-2013, 04:46 AM

when the old steamer runs at the Grand Canyon, which is now once a year, it is assisted by 2 diesels. and the locomotive now burns old French fry oil, you can actually smell it. The Greenest train in AmericaGrand Canyon Railway & Hotel, Arizona | Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, Arizona
The Hill City/Keystone 1880 Train ride in South Dakota sounds like you will be pulled by the old steamer, but both times we were pulled by diesels.
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09-11-2013, 11:02 AM	#16
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Btw, I sent this link to a friend of mine who's user name is appropriate, "Train" very nice gentleman who loves trains.

09-11-2013, 03:51 PM	#17
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by Bob Harris the "iron horse" can really pull Rob, puts out a bunch of smoke when pulling those grades which were about 4 to 5 % here. Yes, I was surprised by that! One of the enthusiast lines here is in the Blue Mountains, but apparently the grade is only up to 3.3%. There's another steam train operating from Canberra to Bungendore which I must try one weekend!

09-11-2013, 11:31 PM	#18
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Looks like fun Bob, that train ride. I don't have speakers on my main computer so i watched it on my music computer. Like the video. And the photo was great, too. thanks Mar, I think the video is better than the photo, glad you liked both.

09-11-2013, 11:32 PM	#19
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Nice shot Bob. Reminds me I need to add a ride on an old train to my bucket list. It is getting long My bucket list gets longer each time I cross something off it for some reason, thanks Larry.

09-11-2013, 11:34 PM	#20
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Btw, I sent this link to a friend of mine who's user name is appropriate, "Train" very nice gentleman who loves trains. sounds good, thanks

09-11-2013, 11:36 PM	#21
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG Yes, I was surprised by that! One of the enthusiast lines here is in the Blue Mountains, but apparently the grade is only up to 3.3%. There's another steam train operating from Canberra to Bungendore which I must try one weekend! we have rode a couple that advertises that the steamer is pulling the train, but they have had diesel trains behind them giving them some help, I felt sort of ripped off so now I always check that the steam train is doing all the work. thanks Bob

09-12-2013, 02:19 AM	#22
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Originally posted by Bob Harris we have rode a couple that advertises that the steamer is pulling the train, but they have had diesel trains behind them giving them some help, I felt sort of ripped off so now I always check that the steam train is doing all the work. thanks Bob Fair enough! I've never heard of that happening here.

09-12-2013, 04:46 AM	#23
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	when the old steamer runs at the Grand Canyon, which is now once a year, it is assisted by 2 diesels. and the locomotive now burns old French fry oil, you can actually smell it. The Greenest train in AmericaGrand Canyon Railway & Hotel, Arizona \| Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, Arizona The Hill City/Keystone 1880 Train ride in South Dakota sounds like you will be pulled by the old steamer, but both times we were pulled by diesels. Photo Gallery :: 1880 Train :: Black Hills Steam Train