Description
The 4% grade of Cumbres Pass gives every locomotive a struggle. Oftentimes trains
need two locomotives to climb up the grade. These doubleheaders are an incredible
sight, as the locomotives are still giving their all to get up the grade.
On October 19, 2019, the Cumbres & Toltec ran a tripleheaded passenger train up
the grade behind DRGW C-18 315, DRGW K-27 463, and CTS K-36 488. This was
the first tripleheaded train in 4 years, and the first passenger train in 18 years.
We arrived on scene before the sun had risen, and we captured all three
locomotives servicing before the trip began. Then, we followed the train up the
grade, shooting it as many times as possible. We finish by following the helper
engines back down to Chama.
Join us for this rare event, tripleheaded steam!
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