2013 A Goose in Sun, Rain & Snow

September 26, bright and sunny as the geese roll into Cumbres Pass

September 26

September 26

September 26, crossing Lobato Trestle

September 26, rolling thru the Chama yard towards the wye.

September 26: Conductors Ed and Allen discuss the upcoming freight consist for Chama Steam

September 26: On the final leg of the wye

September 26: passing the station in Chama

September 27: Cold and raining and ready for departure

September 27:

September 27: That haze is just rain as Lobato Trestle is approached.

September 27: The clouds look threatening as Goose #5 sounds her air horns at Dalton

September 27: Into the clouds (almost).

September 27:

September 27: Goose #5 makes it back, after seeing snow at the pass

September 27: Just running around the Chama yard

September 28: Conductor Frank Stapleton and Larry Spencer talk before departure

September 28: A trace of snow remain the next day at Cumbres Pass

September 28:

September 28: As usual, Lew is protecting the rear with communiction mic in hand

September 28: This is what is left of the snow shed at Cumbres Pass

September 28: Below Coxo crossing

September 28: Passing Cresco Tank

September 28: Photo runby coming up

September 28:

September 28: Water, Coal, Sand and Goose

September 28: A size comparison between the Geese

September 28: Lew at the ready

September 28: As seen from inside RGS #1

September 28:

September 29: RGS Motor #5, otherwise known as a 'Galloping Goose', is seen resting on the cliff at Windy Point. Her brood is most interested in the approach of the 'double-header' coming up Wolf Creek Valley below. This photo was taken at a distance of 1/2 a mile.

September 29: My final shot as #5 clears Tanglefoot Curve and heads towards Toltec Gorge