After spotting a reverse move of seven light units to a strand of auto racks, the conductor climbs off the units to knock the brakes off the auto racks and give them a quick inspection. Then, the train will make another reverse move (across a grade crossing) to connect the train in preparation for departure north.
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UP 844 and UP 1943 lead the northbound Cheyenne Frontier Days train at Hazeltine. UP 1943 was the diesel unit chosen to give an assist to UP 844 this year. A diesel engine is always added to help maintain track speed and offer some dynamics on the downhill stretches.
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Cheyenne Frontier Days is here once again! UP 844 was once again on the point of the train, making the 100 mile trip from Denver to Cheyenne. Here, the train is at Hazeltine, running on clear signals. Engineer Ed Dickens looks ahead out the window.
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A closeup look at the cab of SKTX 283 (soon to be AMBX 283). Behind the F40PH, a southbound streaks past on the mainline.
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Car #2, La Plata Peak (which used to be Car #1) holds a special place for me. Several years ago, when I was a regular Ski Train volunteer, I had to load nearly 30 mountain bikes onto this car one day. The Bike Car had suffered fire damage, so passengers were kept out of this car and it was used as the Bike Car. That was a LONG (but fun) day!
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Sitting on the siding at Hazeltine, here is a good look at Car #9, the "Winter Park". This car was the base of operations for the Ski Train personnel and volunteers for each trip.
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Near the north end of Hazeltine, the Ski Train slows to a stop on the siding to meet the MNPNY which was a few miles to the north. The sun was generous and punched through the clouds a bit for this shot.
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