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Photo ID: 107581
Date Shot
Photo By
Monday, July 2, 2018 Kevin Morgan
Location
Times Viewed
CP K627 (West Mesa)
Aurora, CO
1071
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Subdivision
Railroad
Limon (UP) Union Pacific
I must admit, the more I see the Missouri Pacific heritage unit, the more I like it! I have always been a fan of the "Jenks Blue" (the dark blue), and I have also always liked the "Screaming Eagle" on the long hood. Would be rather cool if Missouri Pacific survived to 2018 and actually had this paint scheme.
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Photo ID: 107580
Date Shot
Photo By
Monday, July 2, 2018 Kevin Morgan
Location
Times Viewed
CP K627 (West Mesa)
Aurora, CO
1075
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Subdivision
Railroad
Limon (UP) Union Pacific
High early afternoon sun shines down on UP 1982 and UP 6239 (ex-SP 190) as the train slows to a stop, facing a red signal at the west end of Mesa of on the Limon Subdivision.
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Photo ID: 104848
Date Shot
Photo By
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Kevin Morgan
Location
Times Viewed
CP K627 (West Mesa)
Aurora, CO
1380
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Subdivision
Railroad
Limon (UP) Union Pacific
This eastbound coal load is slowly approaching a red signal at the west switch of Mesa. The conductor was copying a new track warrant from DS-86, and a green signal would shortly follow. The bridge in the distance is new and will carry the commuter rail line north to Denver International Airport. A major fall thunderstorm is moving in to town from the west.
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Photo ID: 104495
Date Shot
Photo By
Saturday, October 19, 2013 Kevin Morgan
Location
Times Viewed
CP K627 (West Mesa)
Denver, CO
1808
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Subdivision
Railroad
Limon (UP) Union Pacific, Regional Transportation District
Just a short distance west of the west switch of Mesa, construction on a new overpass for EMU commuter rail is making progress. Once complete, this bridge will be nearly 5,000 feet long! It is here that the commuter rail will leave the UP right of way and swing north, crossing the track, Airport Blvd, 32nd Avenue and I-70. This 22.8 mile long line from Union Station to Denver International Airport is scheduled to open in 2016.
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Photo ID: 104175
Date Shot
Photo By
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Kevin Morgan
Location
Times Viewed
CP K627 (West Mesa)
Aurora, CO
1596
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Subdivision
Railroad
Limon (UP) Union Pacific
After spending the previous day in the mountains, this picture seemed particularly appropriate! This coal load is approaching the west end of Mesa on a clear signal.
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Photo ID: 104142
Date Shot
Photo By
Sunday, March 11, 2012 Kevin Morgan
Location
Times Viewed
CP K627 (West Mesa)
Denver, CO
1685
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Subdivision
Railroad
Limon (UP) Union Pacific
A nice break from coal traffic, this grain train is headed east for the plain on the Limon Sub. However, the train will be making a 30 minute stop at Limon to wait for another track warrant. This is also one of the first shots with a new Canon 55-250mm IS lens.
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