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Ballast Train |
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A UP Ballast train heads south towards Kelker. Shot with my new Canon Powershot XS110 IS |
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11/3/2008 Upload Date: 11/5/2008 9:14:41 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 4628(SD70M) UP 9637(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Road Runner *BEEP BEEP* |
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The Denver to Belen, NM train rushes south to deliver NM DOT's brand new locomotive. Canon Powershot XS110 IS |
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11/3/2008 Upload Date: 11/5/2008 9:15:31 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 5392(C44-9W) BNSF 632(C44-9W) NMRX 109(MP36PH-3C) |
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657 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Kansas City to Denver Train |
| Description: |
Rushing North towards Colorado Springs. Shot with my new Canon Powershot XS110 IS |
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11/3/2008 Upload Date: 11/5/2008 9:16:05 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 7523(ES44DC) |
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289 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The SP Lives |
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This came in as poer for the CSUX Drake Power Plant Train. |
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11/13/2008 Upload Date: 11/13/2008 11:06:44 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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SP 144(AC44CW) |
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538 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Repainted Caboose |
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Not sure who did this, but I like it. Someone came and repainted the ex- Rio Grande Caboose that is now used as a shoving platform for the UP local in Colorado Springs. |
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11/13/2008 Upload Date: 11/13/2008 11:07:22 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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754 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pikes Peak |
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Pikes PEak towers over Colorado Springs, and BNSF's local power sitting downtown. |
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11/13/2008 Upload Date: 11/13/2008 11:08:14 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 533(B40-8W) |
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353 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DRGW Heritage Unit |
| Description: |
The UP 1989 on the M NYPU runs a little late as it passes under the MLK Jr Bypass in Colorado Springs. I need to find a better image resizing program, because this image is REALLY pixelated. |
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11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/14/2008 3:31:21 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1989(SD70ACe) UP 4396(SD70M) UP 6227(AC44CW) |
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1049 Comments: 10 |
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| Title: |
UP 1989 |
| Description: |
The UP 1989 DRGW Heritage unit pauses briefly as she gets talked by a red signal at South Kelker. |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/14/2008 3:32:20 PM |
| Location: |
Kelker, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1989(SD70ACe) |
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339 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Restricted Speed |
| Description: |
The UP 1989 picks up speed since the lead wheels passed the next governing signal. |
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11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/14/2008 3:33:07 PM |
| Location: |
Widefield, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1989(SD70ACe) |
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303 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Fast Train |
| Description: |
I tried a "Pan-Zoom" shot today. I think it worked okay. I need to figure out how to make it focus on the locomotive better, maybe a slower shutter speed and F-Stop? |
| Photo Date: |
11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 4:02:15 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 7194(AC44CW) |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Catenary... |
| Description: |
Went over to the Colorado Springs Trolley Museum. They use the last two stalls of the old Rock Island roundhouse. |
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11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 4:02:16 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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204 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Main Line Thru the Rockies |
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At the Trolley Museum they have a nicely painted Rio Grande Caboose with this logo. |
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11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 4:02:16 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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RollingStock |
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344 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Extra Rail |
| Description: |
A stockpile of extra rail sits peacefully at the Trolley Museum. |
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11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 4:02:17 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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142 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Southern Pacific Daylight |
| Description: |
This SP car is also at the Trolley Museum all boarded up, but I think they have something in mind for this car. |
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11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 4:02:18 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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177 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
D & RGW RR |
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This D & RGW RR Stamp is on a truck that looks like it needs to be scrapped. |
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11/14/2008 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 4:02:12 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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143 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Freight Train |
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This freight train pulled up and stopped since he only had a warrant to MP 24 and about 400 ft in front of the train is MP 24. A track inspector had a warrant in front of this train. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:40 PM |
| Location: |
Sedalia, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 4771(C44-9W) |
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283 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PALIN FOR HOCKEY MOM OF THE YEAR |
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"PALIN FOR HOCKEY MOM OF THE YEAR" is written on the side of BNSF 4771, and I thought this was awesome! |
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11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:41 PM |
| Location: |
Sedalia, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 4771(C44-9W) |
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339 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Knuckle |
| Description: |
Thought this was neat |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:42 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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120 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Colorado and Southern |
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Colorado and Southern Railway's No. 60 sits on siplay at Idaho Springs, CO. It sits just feel from Interstate 70 and in the 14 years I have lived in CO, and the numerous times I've driven past here, I have never seen this. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:42 PM |
| Location: |
Idaho Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CS 60(2-8-0) |
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944 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Colorado and Southern No. 71 |
| Description: |
Colorado and Southern Railway's No. 71 is on display in Central City, CO. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:43 PM |
| Location: |
Central City, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CS 71(2-8-0) |
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1881 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Rio Grande |
| Description: |
The most photographed F unit from the Rio Grande, and maybe all together, sits quietly at the Colorado Railroad Museum |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:44 PM |
| Location: |
Golden, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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DRGW 5771(F9A) |
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352 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rio Grande Southern |
| Description: |
An ex-Rio Grande Southern caboose is sometimes used on trains around the loop at the Colorado Railroad Museum |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:50 PM |
| Location: |
Golden, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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RollingStock |
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306 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dual Gauge Switch |
| Description: |
This dual gauge switch can present a headache if you stare at it too long! Taken at the Colorado Railroad Museum. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2008 Upload Date: 11/23/2008 8:42:39 PM |
| Location: |
Golden, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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216 Comments: 1 |
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