As is typical, a single DPU (an ES44AC) brings up the tail end of this eastbound coal load in Winter Park. Soon the train will reach the apex of the summit in the tunnel and go in to dynamic brake mode.
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Loaded coal trains try not to stop between Tabernash and the Moffat Tunnel due to the steep grade. Trying to start on the grade can easily result in a broken coupler. This train is is creeping along at about 10 MPH at Vasquez Road in Winter Park.
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An ET44AC leads an eastbound coal load up the (steep) grade between Fraser and Winter Park. The train is coming up on the Vasquez Road grade crossing.
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When UP runs a passenger train for senior managers of the company, they almost always ensure that the power on the train is pristine. This special is no exception! These two ET44AHs are less than a month old as they lead just such a passenger special west in Winter Park.
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Fall colors and afternoon showers! Two brand new ET44AHs leads a westbound UP passenger special by some bright fall-colored aspen trees in Winter Park. Some threatening afternoon clouds hang over James Peak in the distance.
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Having dropped off all of its passengers at Winter Park, the Ski Train is now continue west toward Fraser and Tabernash to be wyed and wait for the trip back east.
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