UP 5919 leads an eastbound oil train out the east end of Eisele (Clay) on a day that has seen some light snow falling off and on all day. It is only 12°F (-11°C) out today, but the powdered snow sets up a beautiful scene that makes it easy for forget about the cold.
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In a frozen winter wonderland at the east end of Clay (Eisele), the Winter Park Express heads west on the main track. AMTK 146 is leading this morning, so AMTK 75 will lead on the way home this evening.
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An eastbound UP oil train leaves the main at Eisele (Clay) behind, and will be taking the siding at Rocky to meet a westbound UP oil empty, as well as the westbound Zephyr, which is just departing Union Station. Note the westbound at Rocky, already waiting on the main track of the eastbounds arrival.
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The westbound Zephyr knocks down a clear (green) signal at the east end of Eisele (Clay). Right around two inches of snow fell overnight and continues to lightly fall this morning, setting up a great scene for the passengers aboard the Zephyr.
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As someone that was raised on Rio Grande in the 1980s, spartan cab EMD units hold a special place for me. So, I love getting shots of the Rocky Mountaineer which, when not borrowing UP SD70Ms, runs with EMD spartan cab units. Here, RMRX 8600 knocks down the signal at east Eisele (Clay). The train just completed a slow order and is throttling up to accelerate back up to track speed.
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Most days along the Front Range have clear skies (at least in the summer), with clouds moving in during the afternoon hours. So it is a little unusual to have a bit of rain and overcast skies in the area as the Zephyr knocks down a clear (green) signal at the east end of Eisele.
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The siding at Eisele (Clay) has weight restrictions on it, which prohibits loaded unit trains - such as oil trains - from operating on the siding. So, the oil train holds the main and the westbound Zephyr runs through the siding on its way west.
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Despite being five hours late, passengers riding in the lounge car are no doubt enjoying the views on a crystal clear July afternoon. The air conditioning in the train is bound to feel nice as well, as the temperature outside is close to 95°F (35°C) this afternoon. The head end of the Zephyr is approach a clear (green) signal at east Eisele (Clay).
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UP's MGJNY is approaching the east end of Eisele (Clay). The crew just called up DS-380 to inform him that the hotbox detector at MP 22.6 gave an axle count that did not match the count in the crew's paperwork. The detector indicated five more cars than what the crew believes they have. Consequently, operating procedures indicate the train cannot exceed 30 MPH for the rest of the trip in to Denver.
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BNSF 5201 leads the manifest on the main at the east switch of Eisele (Clay). Note the incredibly large radiator housing on the back of the second unit. These days, it is pretty common for the BNSF manifests on the Moffat to run with New Image, 3x2 power. This morning, the Heritage 2 and the Warbonnet offer a little variation.
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As this westbound oil empty throttles up at the east switch of Eisele (Clay), BNSF 9272 kicks up a lot of exhaust. Looks like a GE or Alco unit!
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With a clear (green) signal set up for BNSF 5804 and train at east Eisele (Clay), the crew can take a look at the tail end of the oil train, with a buffer car hanging out on the end.
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The familiar face of a GE...the same basic face of all GEs for the past three decades...leads an eastbound manifest out of the east end of Clay (Eisele). The train, which is close to 6,000 feet long, will wrap around Big Ten and continue down to Rocky and on in to Denver.
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UP 1943 and train depart the east end of Eisele (Clay) on a clear (green) signal on the journey east toward Denver and points beyond. The foliage is just about at peek colors, with a lot of vivid greens and yellows, despite the sun having descended behind the mountains.
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May and June are my two favorite months of the year! The weather warms up, leaves return to the trees, and in the Denver area, things generally really green up. This year has been no exception, as the landscape around Big Ten is really green. The westbound Zephyr is turning to head geographically north as it prepares to knock down a clear (green) signal at east Eisele (Clay).
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