Amtrak 5, the westbound California Zephyr, is following the Colorado River a few miles west of the siding of Yarmony.
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After a crew change in Phippsburg, this eastbound coal train is leaving two tracks behind for the single track main ahead.
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Just before entering canyons that are really unreachable (other than by foot or by train), this coal drag is approaching the east end of the siding of Toponas.
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After descending through Volcano (so named because the tracks are built around the rim of a dormant volcano), this train is approaching the Crater loops.
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The Crater Loops are an amazing engineering feat. In order to rapidly gain elevation, the Crater Loops were constructed to double back several times. In this shot, one coal train is making its way through the loops.
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