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About to Cross tce River
Title:  About to Cross tce River
Description:  Steam is cool.
Photo Date:  7/21/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 8:36:09 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 487(2-8-2)
Views:  386   Comments: 0
Rio Grande Steam Taking Water
Title:  Rio Grande Steam Taking Water
Description:  E]rly on a Tuesday morning the Rio Grande 487 (CTS 487) takes on water in preperation to take a train up Cumbres Pass.
Photo Date:  7/21/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 8:36:07 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 487(2-8-2)
Views:  803   Comments: 2
UP Steam Special
Title:  UP Steam Special
Description:  This is probably my favorite shot of the day. This is also about a quarter from where I was rear ended by a drunk driver and had my car totaled back in January.
Photo Date:  6/19/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 9:16:36 PM
Location:  Crescent, IA
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  349   Comments: 1
Big Power
Title:  Big Power
Description:  Damn. Thanks to Pump for picking me up and driving me.
Photo Date:  6/19/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 9:16:42 PM
Location:  Missouri Valley, IA
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  314   Comments: 2
'S' Curves
Title:  'S' Curves
Description:  A loaded coal train heads south through the S curves between Colorado Springs and Academy. First time ever shooting here. And for all you wondering this IS NOT a GEVO. It is a AC44CW and stenciled as 'AC44CW'.
Photo Date:  6/4/2009  Upload Date: 6/4/2009 6:11:26 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5746(ES44AC) BNSF 6018(ES44AC)
Views:  860   Comments: 0
UP Bdg Boy
Title:  UP Bdg Boy
Description:  This makes two Big Boy's in one day. After leaving Cheyenne, WY and haeding home we stopped at the Forney Museum in Denver to get the second one.
Photo Date:  6/3/2009  Upload Date: 6/7/2009 9:02:13 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4005(4-8-8-4)
Views:  761   Comments: 0
Climbing the Grade
Title:  Climbing the Grade
Description:  It's all upgrade from Canon City to Parkdale.
Photo Date:  5/25/2009  Upload Date: 5/25/2009 4:15:03 PM
Location:  Canon City, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CRRX 402(F7A)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
The Galloping Geese
Title:  The Galloping Geese
Description:  All the Geese that were on hand for the day (1, 2, 5, 6, 7) posed for a photo. The geese were built by the Rio Grande Southern originally used to transport, mail (No.1) then equipment for miners (2, 5, and 7) and eventually the cab was added to haul the miners AND their equipment.
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 6:05:18 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  261   Comments: 0
Reflecting on the Rio Grande
Title:  Reflecting on the Rio Grande
Description:  A puddle caused by the days rain made for a neat reflection shot. Wish the umbrella wasn't there....
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 6:05:19 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 5771(F9A)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
The Galloping Goose No.7
Title:  The Galloping Goose No.7
Description:  Goose number 7 makes the rounds at the CRRM.
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 6:05:22 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  300   Comments: 0
Flying Goose
Title:  Flying Goose
Description:  Using a high f-Stop and low shutter speed gives the effect of a fast moving Goose!
Photo Date:  5/10/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 6:05:22 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  277   Comments: 0
Goose and a Grade Crossing
Title:  Goose and a Grade Crossing
Description:  The "Galloping Goose" heads accross the grade crossing at the Colorado Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 4:49:15 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RGS 7(Railbus)
Views:  841   Comments: 0
The "Galloping Goose"
Title:  The "Galloping Goose"
Description:  This thing is SWEET.
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 4:49:13 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RGS 7(Railbus)
Views:  677   Comments: 0
Driving the Goose
Title:  Driving the Goose
Description:  The interior of the RGS number 7, Galloping Goose.
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 4:49:12 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RGS 7(Railbus)
Views:  750   Comments: 0
Heritage Stacking
Title:  Heritage Stacking
Description:  The UP 1989 (DRGW Heritage Unit) is "stacked" on top of the UP 1996 (SP Heritage Unit). Kinda made for a neat shot.
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 4:49:09 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1989(SD70ACe) UP 1996(SD70ACe)
Views:  477   Comments: 0
Southern Pacific Pride
Title:  Southern Pacific Pride
Description:  The Southern Pacific Heritage Unit (up1996) finally made its way to Denver. She was the trailing unit coming in and this was after the power had been cut off the train at North Yard.
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 4:49:09 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1996(SD70ACe) UP 8059(SD9043MAC)
Views:  733   Comments: 1
Ski Train Ready To Go
Title:  Ski Train Ready To Go
Description:  The Ski Train is ready to head north to Canada, just needs to double over and get the rest of her cars. Sad really. Never wanted the Ski Train to go, I never got a chance to ride it.
Photo Date:  4/25/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 4:49:08 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SKTX 242(F40PH)
Views:  573   Comments: 2
Pikes Peak
Title:  Pikes Peak
Description:  Pikes Peak STILL makes a great backdrop.
Photo Date:  4/20/2009  Upload Date: 4/20/2009 6:22:07 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7570(ES44DC)
Views:  535   Comments: 1
Splitting the MoPac Signals
Title:  Splitting the MoPac Signals
Description:  Just to the East of Boone, CO rests a pair of MoPac intermediate Signals. Here, an eastbound freight splits the signals en route to La Junta, CO and eventually Amarillo, TX.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/20/2009 5:51:39 PM
Location:  Boone, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7448(ES44DC)
Views:  659   Comments: 0
MoPac Signal
Title:  MoPac Signal
Description:  "Missour Pacific R. R. CO, Edalia MO. 601 South Marshall St. M 54635" thats what I made out of it, kinda hard to read.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/20/2009 5:51:40 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  302   Comments: 2
BNSF O Train
Title:  BNSF O Train
Description:  An O train heads south along Colorado's Joint Line.
Photo Date:  4/17/2009  Upload Date: 4/17/2009 3:35:26 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7459(ES44DC)
Views:  483   Comments: 1
End to a Great Day
Title:  End to a Great Day
Description:  After leaving the property, we saw one more oppurtunity from outside the fence to shoot the train.
Photo Date:  4/11/2009  Upload Date: 4/13/2009 7:58:01 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 346(2-8-0)
Views:  705   Comments: 0
DRGW 346
Title:  DRGW 346
Description:  Whats the speed limit again?
Photo Date:  4/11/2009  Upload Date: 4/13/2009 7:58:00 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 346(2-8-0)
Views:  747   Comments: 0
Wig Wag
Title:  Wig Wag
Description:  The crossing guard at the front gate would turn the wig wag on and off to let traffic know the train was coming.
Photo Date:  4/11/2009  Upload Date: 4/13/2009 7:58:00 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 346(2-8-0)
Views:  713   Comments: 0
A Little Steam, and a Little Sun
Title:  A Little Steam, and a Little Sun
Description:  The sun came out for a few brief minutes to shed a little light on the situation.
Photo Date:  4/11/2009  Upload Date: 4/13/2009 7:57:59 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 346(2-8-0)
Views:  926   Comments: 0
Easter Bunny Speeder
Title:  Easter Bunny Speeder
Description:  Even the Easter Bunyn was on hand ot hand out easter eggs and entertrain the children, and even take a ride on the speeder on the CRRM's half mile narrow gauge loop.
Photo Date:  4/11/2009  Upload Date: 4/13/2009 7:57:57 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  290   Comments: 2
Steam Weekend
Title:  Steam Weekend
Description:  The Colorado Railroad Museum fired up the DRGW C19 #346 for Easter Weekend. While most were up chasing the UP 844 special across WY, I took advantage of the Rio Grande Steam!
Photo Date:  4/11/2009  Upload Date: 4/13/2009 7:57:56 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 346(2-8-0)
Views:  774   Comments: 1
The Whole Train
Title:  The Whole Train
Description:  The entire train dwarfed by the cliffs.
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:55 AM
Location:  Sagers, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4876(SD70M)
Views:  526   Comments: 0
EC-4
Title:  EC-4
Description:  We got here a little too late, as UP's EC-4 Test Vehicle went down the Potash Branch towards Moab, UT.
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:54 AM
Location:  Brendel, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  307   Comments: 0
Cliffs
Title:  Cliffs
Description:  The MRONY is still going east, west of Green River passing the cliffs.
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:52 AM
Location:  Desert, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4876(SD70M)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
UTAH RAILWAY
Title:  UTAH RAILWAY
Description:  I was diggin' the water tower up on the hill.
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:51 AM
Location:  Helper, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UTAH 5001(MK-50-3)
Views:  733   Comments: 0
D&RGW's Famous Castle Gate
Title:  D&RGW's Famous Castle Gate
Description:  Castle Gate makes a perfect background!
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:50 AM
Location:  Castle Gate, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4876(SD70M)
Views:  507   Comments: 1
Around the Curve
Title:  Around the Curve
Description:  This was an AWESOME location, but I screwed up, first, I fell (the camera never touched the ground, don't worry). Then I was clicking away at the shutter and "CF FULL".....There was awesome sidelight too....
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:48 AM
Location:  Kyune, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4876(SD70M)
Views:  583   Comments: 0
Passing MofW
Title:  Passing MofW
Description:  Main 1 from here all the way to Helper was under Track and Time and a form B, good thing its 2MT.
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:46 AM
Location:  Kyune, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4876(SD70M)
Views:  521   Comments: 0
UP Manifest
Title:  UP Manifest
Description:  Working down towards Helper.
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:45 AM
Location:  Colton, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4876(SD70M)
Views:  562   Comments: 1
Approaching the Summit
Title:  Approaching the Summit
Description:  The MRONY approaches Soldier Summit on a clear COLD day.
Photo Date:  3/16/2009  Upload Date: 4/2/2009 11:20:45 AM
Location:  Soldier Summit, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4876(SD70M)
Views:  1016   Comments: 1
Train 5
Title:  Train 5
Description:  Amtrak train 5 flys across the desert getting close to it's next station stop of Green River, UT
Photo Date:  3/15/2009  Upload Date: 3/19/2009 12:05:39 PM
Location:  Green River, UT
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  435   Comments: 0
Railroad Memorial
Title:  Railroad Memorial
Description:  A few months back a Denver and Rock Island Switchman was killed when shoving cars across this grade crossing, a memorial was setup in his honor. Ex- SP 2646
Photo Date:  3/13/2009  Upload Date: 3/19/2009 11:53:16 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRIR 1211(SW1500)
Views:  726   Comments: 0
EC-4
Title:  EC-4
Description:  UP's test car, EC-4, pauses and talks to a track inspector (behind the up 1445). This was the second test car of the day down the Joint Line, also sitting out slow orders.
Photo Date:  3/5/2009  Upload Date: 3/5/2009 8:51:29 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1445(GP40-2) BNSF 3019(GP40M)
Views:  985   Comments: 0
Pikes Peak and the Grande
Title:  Pikes Peak and the Grande
Description:  Pikes Peak just makes an awesome background!
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 3/4/2009 11:47:52 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1445(GP40-2)
Views:  685   Comments: 2
Ex-Rio Grande
Title:  Ex-Rio Grande
Description:  I think I have an obsession with this engine, but hell, its RIO GRANDE!
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 3/4/2009 11:47:52 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1445(GP40-2)
Views:  712   Comments: 3
Messed up switch...
Title:  Messed up switch...
Description:  What way is this switch lined? Well, After a northbound went by, I thought it wowld be cool to get a shot of the switch lining itself for the local to come south. The local is in the background there.
Photo Date:  3/3/2009  Upload Date: 3/4/2009 12:38:47 AM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  639   Comments: 3
FAST TRAIN
Title:  FAST TRAIN
Description:  Well, its not really going fast. High F-Stop and slow shutter speed helped. I'm still working on this type of shot, it can be a tough one to master as I am learning.
Photo Date:  2/26/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:07:22 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 399(AC44CW)
Views:  504   Comments: 1
DPUs
Title:  DPUs
Description:  The DPUs make it look like a northbound. This shot brought to you by late afternoon light and contributions from viewers like you!
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:06:19 PM
Location:  Larkspur, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9489(SD70MAC) BNSF 6211(ES44AC)
Views:  636   Comments: 2
Leaving the Rock
Title:  Leaving the Rock
Description:  The engineer turned on the headlights as he shoved across the Rock Island bridge. Just behind the train is the Rock Island Roundhouse.
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:06:13 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1445(GP40-2)
Views:  1049   Comments: 6
Coolness
Title:  Coolness
Description:  The UP Local is working the lumber yard at Russina. After leaving here they'll head to Roswell.
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:06:10 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1445(GP40-2)
Views:  628   Comments: 0
The Sag
Title:  The Sag
Description:  A coal loads has a clear signal at the Sag and continues South.
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:06:09 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5935(ES44AC) CEFX 1015(AC44CW) BNSF 6211(ES44AC) BNSF 9489(SD70MAC)
Views:  967   Comments: 1
Obsession?
Title:  Obsession?
Description:  I can't seem to take enough pictures of the Rio Grande!!!
Photo Date:  2/24/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:04:02 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1445(GP40-2)
Views:  688   Comments: 0
The Grande
Title:  The Grande
Description:  "Rio Grande" is lit up on the side of UP 1445, ex DRGE 3129. This, I think is just a cool shot. I added "DRGW 3129" in the locomotives column because I don't see a patch in this picture ;)
Photo Date:  2/24/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:03:58 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 1445(GP40-2) DRGW 3129(GP40-2)
Views:  861   Comments: 3
WOAH
Title:  WOAH
Description:  A zoom shot with a longer exposure makes for a neat effect, I need to work on it though.
Photo Date:  2/17/2009  Upload Date: 2/17/2009 11:16:18 PM
Location:  Colorado Springs, CO
Author:  amtrakswchief 4
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5770(ES44AC)
Views:  678   Comments: 0

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