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| Title: |
Obsession? |
| Description: |
I can't seem to take enough pictures of the Rio Grande!!! |
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2/24/2009 Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:04:02 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1445(GP40-2) |
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| Title: |
The Grande |
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"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 ;) |
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2/24/2009 Upload Date: 2/26/2009 8:03:58 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1445(GP40-2) DRGW 3129(GP40-2) |
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639 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
WOAH |
| Description: |
A zoom shot with a longer exposure makes for a neat effect, I need to work on it though. |
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2/17/2009 Upload Date: 2/17/2009 11:16:18 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 5770(ES44AC) |
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430 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP Local |
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Local power. Last time I saw this unit there was a UP Shield in the old nose light. |
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2/16/2009 Upload Date: 2/16/2009 10:28:56 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1445(GP40-2) |
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492 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Coal Empty |
| Description: |
An empty coal train's DPU heads north. |
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2/16/2009 Upload Date: 2/16/2009 10:29:00 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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| Title: |
Inspection Train |
| Description: |
An inspection train with the symbol of U DENLAJ, Denver to La Junta heads south towards Kelker siding. |
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2/12/2009 Upload Date: 2/12/2009 8:35:56 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 721(C44-9W) |
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491 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
KCS on the Santa Fe |
| Description: |
Just following suit to my KCS on the Rio Grande bridge picture from a couple days ago, here is the KCS on a Santa Fe bridge! |
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2/3/2009 Upload Date: 2/3/2009 11:27:26 PM |
| Location: |
Larkspur, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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KCS 4684(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
Rio Grande Depot |
| Description: |
This depot served the Rock Island, Santa Fe, D&RGW, Missouri Pacific, and others. |
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2/3/2009 Upload Date: 2/3/2009 11:27:24 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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KCS 4684(ES44AC) KCS 4023(SD70ACe) |
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| Title: |
The KCS and the Rio Grande |
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Kinda cool seeing the Kansas City Southern crossing an ex-D&RGW bridge. It was either washed out sky, or the bridge was really dark....I chose washed out sky. |
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1/31/2009 Upload Date: 1/31/2009 10:37:07 PM |
| Location: |
Denver, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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KCS 4050(SD70ACe) |
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| Title: |
Rounding the Curve |
| Description: |
The manifest continues it's journey towards the Mile High City rounding the curve at Crescent. |
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1/31/2009 Upload Date: 1/31/2009 10:37:00 PM |
| Location: |
Crescent, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 8370(SD70ACe) |
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| Title: |
Freight Train |
| Description: |
We were surprised to see and SD70ACe on the point of this Manifest train. The radio conversation we heard said that half the train was left at Winter Park, we assume that one of the GE's died. |
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1/31/2009 Upload Date: 1/31/2009 10:36:58 PM |
| Location: |
Tolland, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 8370(SD70ACe) UP 6753(AC44CW) UP 6842(AC44CW) |
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654 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Ski Train Going Away |
| Description: |
I really like this shot of the Ski Train going away with the mountains as the back drop. |
| Photo Date: |
1/31/2009 Upload Date: 1/31/2009 10:36:58 PM |
| Location: |
Tolland, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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SKTX 242(F40PH) |
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366 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Ski Train |
| Description: |
The Ski Train left Denver on time and heads west about to enter the 'Tunnel District' at Tunnel One. Been wanting to shoot the Ski Train here for a while! |
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1/31/2009 Upload Date: 1/31/2009 10:36:57 PM |
| Location: |
Plainview, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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SKTX 242(F40PH) SKTX 283(F40PH) SKTX 289(F40PH) |
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565 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Dash 9's |
| Description: |
A quartet of Dash 9's heads south on the Denver to Belen train. Engineer forgot to turn on the ditch lights. Snow made for a fun day. |
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1/4/2009 Upload Date: 1/4/2009 9:33:48 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 4138(C44-9W) |
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370 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DRGW |
| Description: |
Alright.... gigitty gigitty |
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12/24/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 3:17:46 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1445(GP40-2) |
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799 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rio Grande |
| Description: |
The nose herald on a patched UP GP40-2 |
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12/24/2008 Upload Date: 12/24/2008 3:17:48 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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2161 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
Rock Island Depot |
| Description: |
Really cool with th| Rock Island Depot and a Rock Island Herald on the front of the Iowa Interstate Locomotive |
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12/21/2008 Upload Date: 12/23/2008 8:18:18 PM |
| Location: |
Council Bluffs, IA |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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IAIS 601(GP38) |
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429 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Steam Power |
| Description: |
Glad I didnt have to work on these beasts. |
| Photo Date: |
12/21/2008 Upload Date: 12/23/2008 8:18:15 PM |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 4023(4-8-8-4) |
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567 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP Steam |
| Description: |
UP Shield on the front of a Big Boy displayed welcomeing visitors to Omaha |
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12/21/2008 Upload Date: 12/23/2008 8:18:15 PM |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 4023(4-8-8-4) |
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367 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Kenefick Park |
| Description: |
Two of Union Pacific's largest locomotives ever used welcome visitors to Omaha, NE. |
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12/21/2008 Upload Date: 12/23/2008 8:18:11 PM |
| Location: |
Omaha, NE |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 6900(DDA40X) UP 4023(4-8-8-4) |
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1942 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Sunshine |
| Description: |
The sun glares of the locomotive's front window, kinda neat I think. |
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12/12/2008 Upload Date: 12/13/2008 10:31:41 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 1082(C44-9W) BNSF 5332(C44-9W) |
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526 Comments: 3 |
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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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404 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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346 Comments: 0 |
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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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337 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 1989 |
| Description: |
The UP 1989 DRGW Heritage unit pazes briefly as she gets talked by a red signal at South Kelker. |
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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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377 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
amtrakswchie^ 4 |
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UP 1989(SD70ACe) UP 4396(SD70M) UP 6227(AC44CW) |
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| Title: |
Pikes Peak |
| Description: |
Pikes PEak towers over Colorado Springs, and BNSF's local power sitting downtown. |
| Photo Date: |
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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430 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Over the Top |
| Description: |
The same coal train comes over the top of the continental divide. |
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10/31/2008 Upload Date: 10/31/2008 4:07:59 PM |
| Location: |
Palmer Lake, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 6087(ES44AC) |
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362 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The Big Dipper |
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Okay, I know there is nothing train related in this photo, but its just cool. This is a Three (3) minute exposure of the sky over Monument, CO and of the Big Dipper Constellation. There was a shooting star that fell through the shot as well but it, unfortuneatly, didn't show up. |
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10/28/2008 Upload Date: 10/28/2008 10:27:18 PM |
| Location: |
Monument, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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186 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Fast Coal Train |
| Description: |
An empty coal train continues north through Colorado Springs after dark. |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2008 Upload Date: 10/28/2008 10:27:20 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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185 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Another Meet |
| Description: |
With the conductor of the load on the ground for the roll by this light power move heads north, I was diggin the reflection! |
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10/28/2008 Upload Date: 10/28/2008 1:48:30 PM |
| Location: |
Academy, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 6054(ES44AC) UP 6725(AC44CW) |
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484 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Vomit Bonnet |
| Description: |
Heard "BNSF nine six four seven" on the scanner and was a little dissappointed it was northbound, but at least it was on the point. |
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10/28/2008 Upload Date: 10/28/2008 1:48:32 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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BNSF 9647(SD70MAC) BNSF 9259(SD70ACe) |
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553 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pikes Peak |
| Description: |
See...there is a switch stand, so its railroad related. |
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10/18/2008 Upload Date: 10/19/2008 10:34:00 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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241 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Switch |
| Description: |
Another "Artsy Fartsy" attempt.....there wasnt much moving out there...... |
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10/18/2008 Upload Date: 10/19/2008 10:33:57 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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184 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Swith Stand |
| Description: |
My attempt at being "Artsy Fartsy". I think it turned out pretty cool. |
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10/18/2008 Upload Date: 10/19/2008 10:33:53 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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184 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Moffat Tunnel Colors |
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The season shows itself in all its glory. I waited two hours and saw nothing and had to get back. Never been up here, but I really want to catch a train coming out of the tunnel from here. This was taken about half a mile up Rollins Pass Road. |
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10/5/2008 Upload Date: 10/6/2008 1:14:47 PM |
| Location: |
East Portal, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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330 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Beautiful Sunday Morning |
| Description: |
The train continues to head downgrade. |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:32:09 PM |
| Location: |
Cumbres, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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331 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Taking on Water |
| Description: |
The fireman fills up the tender for the next segment of the trip. |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:27:09 PM |
| Location: |
Cumbres Pass, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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| Title: |
Top-o-the-hill |
| Description: |
Finally worked its way to the top of the hill, time to blow off some steam and take on water. |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:24:30 PM |
| Location: |
Cumbres Pass, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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361 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Original |
| Description: |
On the walk to get this shot, my buddy stepped in a cow pie...I laughed.... |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:23:30 PM |
| Location: |
Cumbres Pass, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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| Title: |
Water Tower |
| Description: |
Sometimes the train works so hard to get up the hill they have to stop here for water, not today though. |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:22:24 PM |
| Location: |
Lobato, NM |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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349 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
K-36 number 487 |
| Description: |
Still working upgrade |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:21:09 PM |
| Location: |
Lobato, NM |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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325 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Chuggin' Upgrade |
| Description: |
This ex-Rio Grande K-36 works hard to pull this train up Cumbres Pass |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:20:22 PM |
| Location: |
Lobato, NM |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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349 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex-Rio Grande |
| Description: |
Still Amazed by this stuff. |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:11:24 PM |
| Location: |
Chama, NM |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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459 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Jukes Tree |
| Description: |
This is WAY better than diesel |
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9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 7:09:36 PM |
| Location: |
Chama, NM |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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CTS 487(2-8-2) |
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855 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Lightning Strike |
| Description: |
Took about three tries to get this result, but it was totally worth it. Kinda scary being out in the lightning though. |
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8/24/2008 Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:30:49 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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UP 1364(GP40-2) |
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373 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
Highball |
| Description: |
This signal seems to always be lit even with no train in an approaching block. Kinda looked neat with the low lighting so I set up the tripod and opened the shutter. Its a 15 second exposure. |
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8/24/2008 Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:30:53 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
amtrakswchief 4 |
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| Title: |
Detour Z Train |
| Description: |
With all the flooding in the midwest, BNSF has been detouring trains over Colorado's Joint Line. Here is the Z DENCHI1 21 just south of the Academy siding, this train normally operates northeast out of Denver on the Brush Subdivision to Chicago. |
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6/15/2008 Upload Date: 6/21/2008 2:24:23 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
Kevin Farlow |
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BNSF 7591(ES44DC) BNSF 5476(C44-9W) |
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1101 Comments: 7 |
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| Title: |
H DENAMA1 20 |
| Description: |
BNSF's Denver to Amarillo freight train heads south towards Colorado Springs. Nice to see the warbonnet on the point. |
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6/15/2008 Upload Date: 6/21/2008 2:24:22 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
Kevin Farlow |
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BNSF 682(C44-9W) NS 2690(SD70M-2) EMDX 9049(SD60) |
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745 Comments: 5 |
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| Title: |
Brand New Power |
| Description: |
A loaded coal train (C BKMDOL0 26) with two brand new SD70ACe's heads south after leaving the Academy Siding along Colorado's Joint Line. |
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6/15/2008 Upload Date: 6/21/2008 2:24:21 PM |
| Location: |
Colorado Springs, CO |
| Author: |
Kevin Farlow |
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BNSF 9219(SD70ACe) BNSF 9215(SD70ACe) |
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648 Comments: 0 |
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