The main components of wind turbine generation are seen on a southbound UP train in Fountain today. Up front are the wind rotor hubs, followed then by the nacelle which contains all the electrical... (more)
These massive wind blade loads demonstrate their maneuverability atop drawbar connected 89’ flats as they head through the east leg of Pueblo Junction. Once this train is entirely on the BNSF m... (more)
To negotiate the numerous curves found on today’s rails, innovative holding mechanisms were created and attached to these 89 foot flatcars which allow the large blades to pivot their way around ... (more)
The always versatile 89’4” flatcar can carry pretty much anything with only a few slight modifications. Whether it’s a Boeing ... (more)
The lead units of this wind blade train finally make an appearance as their shove through Pueblo Junction is nearly complete, while today’s more)
I’m sure the famous and historic Pueblo Union Depot has seen a lot of trains and interesting loads come past its windows si... (more)
While there are two UP tracks out of Pueblo, this unique wind blade train cannot exit Pueblo on the normal main due to a rule preventing special high and wide movements to be routed next to anothe... (more)