A few miles south of Las Animas Junction finds this coal load charging up the 1% grade. Ever since September 3, 2003, only southbounds run on the Boise City Sub south of Las Animas Junction.
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After receiving a track warrant to proceed south, elephant-style GE's lead the Denver, CO to Belen, NM manifest south out of Las Animas Junction on the Boise City sub.
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The signal in the distance was dark for this manifest, which is creeping along at restricted speed. It may have been the 5°F weather that was contributing to signal problems. Note the coal load that is riding on the yellows of this manifest.
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Running about 45 minutes late, the westbound Southwest Chief leaves Las Animas behind as it tries to make up time on the way to La Junta.
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