489 and 463 are working hard on the hill on May 27, 2000.  The water car has been outfitted with sprinklers to water down the area near the track.  Photo by Dave Dye.

The glow of the fire shows in this shot of 463 as she heads up the hill.  Photo by Dave Dye on May 27, 2000.

Helper engine 463 is taking on water before heading back to Chama on opening day.  Photo by Dave Dye May 27, 2000.

487 preparing for a trip up the hill during the opening weekend.  Photo by Dave Dye on May 28, 2000.