a northbound coal train makes its way across the diamond at 20th Street on Main 2. The train just received a fresh crew and is moving north through Yard Limits. About a half mile ahead, the train will re-enter CTC and accelerate north toward the Brush Sub.
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Hostlers take power from the Stockton Denver (UP Symbol: MSTDVJ, BNSF Symbol: MSTODEN) off the train and toward the service tracks at "the House".
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An eastbound coal load crosses a bridge near the town of Watkins, about thirty miles east of Denver (or, at least, 36th Street). The train came down off the Moffat and, after a bit of a hold-over on a Bypass track, the train continues its journey east on the KP.
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The eastern plains of Colorado are great for telephoto shots. Even though the train itself is a minor component of this shot, I really like the overall picture. The train is moving along near track speed as it approaches the town of Strasburg. Cars and trucks cruise on by on Interstate 70 on the left side of the image.
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Nearly 70 miles east of Denver, this coal train has reached the small town of Agate. The siding here has been severed from the main at the east end, although there is still a derail in place. The train is now about 20 miles west of Limon.
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It is a pleasant day out on the KP line, which is still in need of some maintenance and upgrades. The track has a tendency to frequently switch between welded rail and jointed rail.
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Afternoons in Colorado is often the time when severe weather moves into the state. This was the first time I'd taken any shots when it was hailing! This is the Roydale local heading back toward 36th Street with over 100 cars ready to be broken down and rebuilt into trains.
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The Rio Grande Heritage Unit sits near the silos at Utah Junction. After arriving on the MPUNY the night before, the power (which included UP 1989) cut away from the train and moved up into the storage yard for the duration of the day.
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