In the Chama station, there are board walks. The water tower you're talking about could one of three. There is one at the top of Cumbres Pass, which has a restored conductors station. It could be the one at Osier, which is where you stop for lunch, or there is one at this huge curve in the tracks. When the train was first running, the crew made a game out of running from one side of the curve to the other, trying to beat the train and get back on. I remember my dad beating it more than once.

So- onto more neat stories. There is a caboos that was concerted from a box car. My dad helped to convert it, but never got to ride in it. 4 years ago, my brother and I saved up our money and chartered the caboose so that Dad could actually ride in it! We spent three days there camping, chasing the train and taking a ride. It was my sons first ride. You have actually inspired me a little. I am an amature photographer, so I'm going to post a link to my photo gallery in the pictures section. I have beautiful pictures of the train.