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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/08/21 15:59 by F40PHR231.

One of my favorite places either riding or photographing the C&TS.  Great series.

Well done.

Roger Hogan
Chama, NM
Train Stuff

The first photo shows the extensive devastation of the fir trees due to bark beetle infestation which likely began with stress from the severe drought of the past few years. This year's rainfall came too late to offset the encroaching damage. Whether those trees will be harvested is problematical, but if not the whole area is susceptible to intense forest fires in future dry years. One positive note is that forest regeneration occurs with aspens being first trees to reoccupy the landscape which means at some future time the area is likely to have the same spectacular fall colors as those found east of Osier now.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/15 09:09 by Cumbresfan.

484 usually pulls seven cars  between  Antonito and Chama, has ten cars today, so probably needs water  before reaching usual standpipe fillup on Cumbres Pass a few miles on.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/22/15 21:00 by Abqfoamer.

When I rode Antonito to Chama behind #488 on October 1, 2015, we also stopped for water at Los Pinos. 

This is what happens when the forest service puts out every fire for over 100 years.
You have way more trees than you should and the beatles spread way to easily.
And no they will not let any trees be cut unless it's near a town, bridge road etc.
Cumbresfan Wrote:
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> The first photo shows the extensive devastation of
> the fir trees due to bark beetle infestation which
> likely began with stress from the severe drought
> of the past few years. This year's rainfall came
> too late to offset the encroaching damage. Whether
> those trees will be harvested is problematical,
> but if not the whole area is susceptible to
> intense forest fires in future dry years. One
> positive note is that forest regeneration occurs
> with aspens being first trees to reoccupy the
> landscape which means at some future time the area
> is likely to have the same spectacular fall colors
> as those found east of Osier now.