Photo ID: 111052 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, September 8, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Dell to Range Eagle County, CO 48 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific Along the Dotsero Cutoff, the tracks cross from one side of the Colorado River to the other multiple time. One such bridge is right around MP 149.5 in red canyon. I am not sure if red canyon is the official name, but I do know that, as a kid, I always referred to these mountains as sunburnt mountains. A westbound oil train crosses the Colorado River as thunderstorms build to the east. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108830 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Range Eagle County, CO 519 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak When both Zephyrs are running on time, it is quite common for them to meet at the siding of Range on the Dotsero Cutoff. On this November day, both Zephyrs were actually running about 90 minutes late, leading to the same result of a meet at Range. The meet was very well timed and turned out to be a "rolling meet". Neither Zephyr had to come to a stop. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108511 Date Shot Photo By Monday, October 5, 2020 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed East of Range Eagle County, CO 721 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak There is a spot not far east of Range on the Dotsero Cutoff where the Colorado River makes a wide 180° curve. Colorado River Road follows the river the long way around, but the tracks take a shortcut, crossing the river twice in less than a mile. Here, at the west crossing, we find the Zephyr passing through a fantastic fall scene. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108326 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed East of Range Eagle County, CO 887 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak The Zephyr is nearing the west end of Red Canyon east of Range. I'm sure that you can determine the source of the canyon's name from this particular shot! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 107348 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, March 4, 2018 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Range Eagle County, CO 1113 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak If you look closely, you can see a clear signal on the main near the top of the frame for the eastbound Zephyr. meanwhile, the switch at the west end of Range is about to throw. Neither Zephyr would have to stop here, creating what is referred to as a "rolling meet". Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 107347 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, March 4, 2018 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Range Eagle County, CO 1165 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak One of the coolest sidings to witness meets at is the 7,700 foot long siding of Range. Colorado River Road goes over a hill to the west, giving in interesting perspective of this very long and straight siding. Frequently the eastbound and westbound Zephyrs will meet here, and today is no exception. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 106179 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed East of Range Eagle County, CO 1366 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific After a fantastic chase from Winter Park, this would be the last shot of this manager's special for the day. The light was already quickly fading, but the road bridge over the Colorado River (directly behind the photographer) was closed! Crews are working on widening the bridge to two lanes and had the single lane bridge blocked. We would wait another 20 minutes after the train passed before the bridge opened up. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104951 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 18, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP RG156 (West Range) Range, CO 1336 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak After meeting its counterpart at the siding of Range, the westbound Zephyr is now gliding downhill along the bank of the Colorado River. You couldn't ask for a more perfect January day than this. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104950 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 18, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP RG156 (West Range) Range, CO 1222 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak I really like the siding of Range. It is nearly 8,000 feet long and basically straight as an arrow! You can get a great, elevated perspective from the west end, too. Case in point is a look at the westbound Zephyr as it departs Range. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104949 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 18, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Range (7,720 ft) Range, CO 1242 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak Unless one of the Zephyrs is running extremely late, an eastbound Zephyr and westbound Zephyr meet once daily somewhere in Colorado. An example of one such meeting is happening here at the siding of Range. The eastbound Zephyr heads down the main as the westbound Zephyr awaits a clear signal at west Range to continue toward Glenwood Springs and beyond. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104948 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 18, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP RG156 (West Range) Range, CO 1300 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak When both Zephyrs are running on time, they will frequently meet at either Dotsero or Range. Dotsero is probably the more common siding...however, on this day, there was a string of empty hoppers being stored in the siding at Dotsero. Consequently, the eastbound and westbound Zephyrs are meeting at Range. The westbound Zephyr is holding the siding at the eastbound Zephyr knocks down the signal at the west end. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104321 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 15, 2012 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Range Range, CO 1549 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak Range is an appropriate name for this siding located in the middle of an open range. The tracks are straight as an arrow through the entire siding! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 100322 Date Shot Photo By Friday, October 1, 2004 Tyler Eaton Location Times Viewed Range Range, CO 2228 (1 Comment Posted) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific, Southern Pacific Patched Southern Pacific AC4400's are becoming more and more common. Here, two AC4400CW's, one UP and one primarily SP lead an eastbound coal load from a mine on the Northfork Subdivision in western Colorado. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 100217 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, August 2, 2003 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Range Range, CO 1316 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific A loaded coal train approaches the siding of Range. The train will have to stop on the mainline for about two hours to effect repairs on the last unit on the back of the coal train. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 100039 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, May 26, 2002 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Range Range, CO 1362 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific This eastbound coal train is following the Colorado River, working its way toward the siding of Dell. After Dell, the coal train will go through Bond, CO on its trip east toward Denver. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.