2013 Rio Grande Southern Motor #1

Motor #1 at Cumbres Pass, N.M.

A Buick straight 6 provides power for #1

President of the Ridgway Railroad Museum and Motorman of Number 1, Karl Schaeffer

Westbound out of Cumbres Pass

Thanks, but no water needed!

Pond south of Coxo crossing

A quick shot through my dirty windshield

The next day, Friday, was cold and raining as #1 approaches Lobato Trestle

According to an old Simon & Garfunkel song, 'Everything looks better in Black & White".

Taking up the rear guard, with Goose #5 in the lead

...into the clouds, climbing to Cumbres Pass

The next day, the weather cooperated beautifully. Back at the Chama yard

Louie Vallejos is reading the 'vehicle manual'. Always a good practice before starting.

Louie had no problem mastering this machine.

Take no prisoners, Louie, as he checks before backing #1. Lew and Jerry watch from Goose #5.

Moving around the Chama Yard

We waited for the afternoon passenger train to arrive

Your truly, Lorne A Noyes, after squeezing in the cab.

Definitely no creature comforts: To get my boots in thru the door, I had to shift them sideways!

Eastbound after leaving Cumbres Pass. Rod is standing in the stake bed.

After trans-versing Tangle Foot Curve