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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - Chama, NM to Antonito, CO
Photos from September 2007 and 2008, featuring three 2-8-2 K-36 series steam engines #484, #487, and #488 (all built 1925) in passenger service. For photos of freight and ballast trains, please see the Cumbres & Toltec Freight Trains Gallery. For excursion info, visit the C&TS Official Website.

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Christopher Muller > C&TS 488 drifts downgrade out of the S Curve and approaches the New Mexico Highway 17 grade crossing in Dalton.

Christopher Muller > Minor brake problems delayed this Chama-bound train exiting Los Pinos, providing for a later-than-usual appearance at Tanglefoot Curve on the eastern climb to Cumbres Pass.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 488 rounds Tanglefoot Curve and works the final grade to Cumbres Pass.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 484 and 487 cross the Rio Chama and pass famous Jukes Tree.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 487 charges upgrade at Dalton.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 488 and her Antonito-bound train wait in afternoon sun while passengers enjoy lunch at Osier. Just hours prior, heavy rain and sleet temporarily halted 488's climb up the grade to Cumbres Pass.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 487 approaches the Route 17 grade crossing.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 487 rounds Windy Point, nearing Cumbres Pass.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 488's boiler is blown down crossing Lobato Trestle, four miles from Chama.

Christopher Muller > Multiple tour groups warranted an 11-car train and this surprise weekday double-header from Chama, seen here approaching the grade crossing at Dalton.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 487 crosses a trestle in Los Pinos Valley.

Christopher Muller > The engine crew empties the ashpan of C&TS 487 in Chama.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 487 and 484 cross the Rio Chama shortly after departing Chama.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 488 drifts downgrade past Cresco water tank and trestle on her way to Chama.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 487 takes water in Chama before the morning's departure for Antonito.

C&TS 488 drifts downgrade out of the S Curve and approaches the New Mexico Highway 17 grade crossing in Dalton.

Christopher Muller > C&TS 488 drifts downgrade out of the S Curve and approaches the New Mexico Highway 17 grade crossing in Dalton.

C&TS 488 drifts downgrade out of the S Curve and approaches the New Mexico Highway 17 grade crossing in Dalton.

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