UP 1988, the "Miss Katy" unit, looks out of place in the Colorado High Country! MKT (Missouri-Kansas-Texas, the railroad that Katy represents) was a plains railroad. Not many grades to found compared to here at Kremmling.
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After conquering Gore Canyon, this eastbound coal load can increase its speed a bit as the terrain opens up and the tracks are much straighter. the curves that are found are not nearly as severe as in the canyon of the Rocky Mountains. The train is accelerating toward a speed of about 45 MPH as it passes by the east switch of Kremmling.
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This westbound coal empty is slowing as it has an approach (yellow over red) signal at the east end of Kremmling. It will hold the main to meeting the eastbound Zephyr. The meet was well-planning by the dispatcher, as neither train had to come to a complete stop. It was a "rolling meet".
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Looking out the window of the Lounge Car on the Zephyr, the Colorado River is largely frozen at the bottom of Gore Canyon. The Zephyr is approaching Tunnels 36 and 35.
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Gore Canyon! An amazing, vertical wall canyon that cannot be accessed by car. If you look closely, you can pick out the west portal of Tunnel 37.
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The Zephyr is pretty insignificant compares to the massive canyon walls of Gore Canyon. The canyon is inaccessible unless you are on a train, know how to ride the rapids, or want to do some serious hiking!
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From Inspiration Point, the Zephyr looks more like a model as it works its way east past the east switch of Azure. The train is about to head straight in to one of the most magnificent canyons on its journey: Gore Canyon.
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At the east switch of Troublesome, a track maintainer sits on the siding and gives a "roll by" to this MRONY. The maintainer will look sticking brakes, anything hanging off the train, or just anything that could pose a problem or safety risk. On this day, the roll by looks good and the train continues east.
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It was nice to find this little gem on the westbound MNYGJ! The GP30 and the GP60 are my two favorite geeps. I really like the square dynamic brake intakes on the GP60. This particular GP60 was SP 9729 until June 22nd, 1998 when it became UP 5828. It held that number until July 3, 2001 when it moved to UP 2028.
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The westbound MNYGJ (Manifest, North Yard to Grand Junction) is slowing as it approaches the east switch of Kremmling. Maintenance has some time in Gore Canyon to check out some slide fences. So, the train will have to sit patiently at a double red signal until maintenance can clear up.
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The eastbound California Zephyr is actually running a few minutes early as it zips east past the east switch of Kremmling. During the winter months, the Zephyr often runs with only seven Superliners west of Denver due to a decrease demand in ridership.
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Amtrak's eastbound California Zephyr is picking up some speed after passing a slow order at the east switch of Kremmling. The train will not be making a stop until it reaches the depot in Granby.
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Running about an hour behind schedule, the eastbound California Zephyr departs Kremmling on a clear signal. A rare visitor to Colorado, an F59PH leads the train. The unit is probably going for maintenance in Chicago (or Beech Grove).
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UP's Board of Directors Special has reached its destination, just over 100 miles west of Denver Union Station. The train had a great run, making the entire trip in about three hours! The fleet of SUVs in the picture will transport the board members to their next destination (where ever that may be), away from the tracks.
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Fall colors are starting to take hold in the Rocky Mountains as UP's Board of Directors Special slows on the approach to Kremmling. Once there, the train will drop its important passengers and tie down for the night.
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