2013-09-27 D&RGW C18 #315 gets serviced in Chama, N.M.

Men in the pit start their work

Paul Deeter, one of the #315's crew, is ready to start.

C&TS #484 is having major work done

Dave Hibl and Paul Deeter get ready to handle the 'nasty stuff'.

Who belongs to those white whiskers?

Olaf looking in vain for a clean rag?

Bob Keller is #315's videographer

Olaf, Gene, and Bob looking intently....

Dave Hibl and Gene Lincoln

Paul in work mode! It's very dirty work, but somebody has to do it, and the #315 crew are up to the task!

Outside waiting in the rain is #489

C&TS #489 departs for FRA testing on the Rio Chama bridge

The main rods require air tank pressure to get the grease fed properly

Dave cleans "the gun"

C&TS #463 comings in to the engine house

Number 315 consumes much less coal than the larger K36's. This photo was taken before additional coal was added for the double header Sunday

Inside the cab, left to right

Dave stoking the firebox

Nicely distributed fire under the boiler

Dennis D’Alessandro about to enter 'the office'

Getting ready to move #315 forward for additional attention.

C&TS must hire the handicapped...... O.K. this is the locker room, and there's probably a story behind the 'emblem'.

Yours Truly, Lorne A Noyes, self portrat as an honorary #315 crew member for the day

Olaf and Gene

Let's call it a day!