On a Friday afternoon, the eastbound Ski Train rounds Big Ten as it descends toward Rocky. A mix of clouds create an interesting contrast with the sunny foreground and the shaded background.
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Descending down the lower half of Big Ten Curve, the Ski Train is approaching the west switch of Rocky on a clear signal. Note the hoppers welded to the track (not the main, obviously), serving as a wind break against 90+ MPH wind gusts that are often felt here.
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A BNSF trackage rights train (MLINPRV, Lincoln to Provo) heads west around Big Ten. The highway in the distance is Colorado 93 connecting Boulder, CO and Golden, CO.
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On a bright a sunny Tuesday morning, Amtrak 5 makes its away around Big Ten Curve with a fairly standard consist: two engines, a bagage car, eight superliners, and two ExpressTrax box cars.
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Under overcast (and very low-light skies), the California Zephyr climbs slowly (due to a speed restriction) up toward Big Ten.
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