I would love to see this locomotive in action but as I am 1200 miles away, it isn't likely to happen any time soon. The #168 has a sister that is pictured on the frontispiece of "Little Engines and Big Men" a.k.a. the #169. Too bad it is not restored as they could do a doubleheader to Chama.. I suppose I can dream! It sits in a park in Alamosa, CO.
@@johnnyjames7139 yes, I do. I have read Little Engines & Big Men several times..and also Rio Grande Glory Days as well. When I lived in Gunnison I explored much of the abandoned right of way of both railroads there. Besides the 169, it would be great if Gunnison could relay some track and restore the 268 that sits in a park there. I believe it was the last operating engine there besides the wreckers that pulled up the tracks.
Great video!
Awesome video 👍👍👍😎
I saw the locomotive on July 3rd after the train ride.
Such a lovely engine! Great footage there.
Thanks Jack.
0:44 I saw both of those people at my lunch stop at Osier, Colorado when I rode the train from Chama to Antinito this past Saturday.
I would love to see this locomotive in action but as I am 1200 miles away, it isn't likely to happen any time soon. The #168 has a sister that is pictured on the frontispiece of "Little Engines and Big Men" a.k.a. the #169. Too bad it is not restored as they could do a doubleheader to Chama.. I suppose I can dream! It sits in a park in Alamosa, CO.
I am sure you know, 169 was Lew Lathrop's engine for years. I wish it was restored because I love Gilbert Lathrop's stories of his dad.
@@johnnyjames7139 yes, I do. I have read Little Engines & Big Men several times..and also Rio Grande Glory Days as well. When I lived in Gunnison I explored much of the abandoned right of way of both railroads there. Besides the 169, it would be great if Gunnison could relay some track and restore the 268 that sits in a park there. I believe it was the last operating engine there besides the wreckers that pulled up the tracks.