This sand train is one of the heavier trains I have witnessed climb the Moffat Road. The trains power is distributed 3x3 with the swing DPU just out of sight in a cut to the left of the photo. The... (more)
Two former Southern Pacific AC4400CW's, now patched for the UP lead an eastbound loaded coal train down the 2-percent grade into the suburb of Arvada, Colorado at Leyden on September 14, 2015.
Amtrak #5 heads west rounding the 10 degree curves at Rocky, Colorado. A wet summer has left the grass fairly green for early August. Passengers have a gorgeous day to enjoy the views....