Photo ID: 107385
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Saturday, March 17, 2018
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Kevin Morgan
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East of Tolland
Gilpin County, CO
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1117 (Add a Comment)
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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BNSF
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Three SD70ACes lead this westbound loaded sand train through the canyon between Rollins and Tolland. The second and third units are so dirty, they are great 21st century representatives of Grande and Espee units from 40 years ago! That'll happen when you are only making 7-10 MPH through the tunnels in the Tunnel District!
For those interested, note that I recorded some sound of these guys pulling...you can listen to them from this page.
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
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Kevin Morgan
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East Portal (5,750 ft)
Gilpin County, CO
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960 (Add a Comment)
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Amtrak
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Passengers on board the California Zephyr have made a 4,000-foot elevation gain in the last 50 miles, going from (roughly) 5,200-feet above sea level in Denver to (roughly) 9,200-feet above sea level here at East Portal. In the distance, one of the peaks of the Continental Divide (in between James Peak and Mt Epworth) stands tall. Soon, the Zephyr will be underneath the divide!
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
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Kevin Morgan
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CP DS049 (East East Portal)
Gilpin County, CO
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1083 (Add a Comment)
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Amtrak
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Welcome to the highest point on any mainline still active in the United States! We are just over 9,100 feet above sea level at the east switch of East Portal, just over a mile away from the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel. Technically, the train does still have a little elevation to gain, as it will top out at 9,236 feet above sea level. Today's Zephyr, running a little tardy, glides through blowing snow and a chilly 5°F.
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