Chama Steam 2006 featured a triple header recreating the ascent of Cumbres pass when three locomotives and crews were returning to Alamosa. This would occur when an engine with flanger was used to clear snow ahead of the double headed train from Alamosa. Then the return trip from Chama could be made with one train instead of doubling the hill.
This program shows the sequence for moving the train over the weight restricted Lobato Trestle. Observe the signals used to move the locomotives up to the water tank at Cresco, then give up and use the radio. Includes action at Chama, Lobato Trestle, Cresco Tank, and Los Pinos Trestle. All three locomotives used are Class K-36, #487 the head end helper, #488 the road engine, and #484 mid-train helper.