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The westbound Southwest Chief accelerated past the semaphores at the east end of the Watrous, New Mexico, passing siding. In 2002, Watrous was one of the few sidings left with working semaphores at both the east and west ends. |
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The westbound Southwest Chief accelerated past the semaphores at the east end of the Watrous, New Mexico, passing siding. In 2002, Watrous was one of the few sidings left with working semaphores at both the east and west ends. |
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Action at Bernal, New Mexico.
The eastbound semaphore blade dropped into the diagonal "proceed with caution" position. It was the first sign the westbound Southwest Chief was about to roll by. |
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By the time the semaphore blade dropped all the way to horizontal, the Southwest Chief was heard blowing its horn for nearby grade crossings. |
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Hail to the Chief! |