The westbound Zephyr, with six Superliners in tow, is approaching the east portal of Tunnel 29, the shortest tunnel in the Tunnel District.
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On a very chilly (roughly 22°F) morning that sees light now falling, a westbound coal empty snakes around a curve alongside South Boulder Creek on the approach to Tunnel 29. If you look toward the left side of the frame, you'll notice some light tan rocks on the other side of the train. That is the remains of what used to be Tunnel 28. It was "daylighted" (blown up) decades ago due to its instability.
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I enjoy shots of units from above, simply because they are less common that most other shots. If you hadn't seen the top of an SD70ACe before, not that there are only two radiator fans instead of three. And, as with all EMD units since the SD70, the dynamic brakes are located behind the radiator.
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One last look at UP 1983, the Western Pacific heritage unit, as it leads the MRONY (Manifest, Roper to North Yard) just above Tunnel 29.
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The MRONY is headed east out of the siding at Cliff and toward the shortest tunnel on the Moffat, Tunnel 29. This perch far above the tracks and South Boulder Creek is a great place to watch some action.
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This coal train will be heading east on the Limon Sub after it reaches Denver. The three mid-train swing helpers will but cut out at North Yard, but this fine looking C44AC-CTE will stay with the train. Here, it is crossing over the bridge at MP 36.45 just west of Tunnel 29.
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This was the proverbial "Money Shot" that I was going for on this particular day! This eastbound coal load is leaving Cliff and crossing over South Boulder Creek on the bridge at MP 36.45. Just ahead, the train will enter Tunnel 29.
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Don't lose your balance! There is a great view looking down on the tracks from a cliff about a quarter of mile east of the east end of Cliff. This coal load is about to cross over South Boulder Creek and dive into Tunnel 29. The start of the Tunnel District.
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