Trees are just starting to show signs of changing color here at the west end of Fraser Canyon. Eight GE AC units (of which only three are online) lead the MNYRO west.
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Four years ago, the MNYRO and MRONY almost always had SD70Ms for power. However, the economic downturn of late has resulted in a lot of AC power available. UP typically runs AC power on the MNYRO, shuttling several units to Glenwood Springs where they will be used as mid-train swing helpers.
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The westbound MNYRO takes the siding at Troublesome to prepare for a meet with the eastbound California Zephyr. The signal at the west end of Troublesome shows a high yellow (Approach) signal in preparation for the arrival of Amtrak.
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The eastbound California Zephyr is actually running a few minutes early as it zips east past the east switch of Kremmling. During the winter months, the Zephyr often runs with only seven Superliners west of Denver due to a decrease demand in ridership.
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The eastbound California Zephyr wraps through the east end of the siding at Tabernash after meeting BNSF's Denver to Provo manifest. Kind of interesting that this shot has two train meeting on Union Pacific track, yet neither train is a UP train!
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The eastbound California Zephyr sits at the depot at Fraser. Passengers get to stretch their legs briefly. This is a really great spot to shoot eastbound almost any time of day or year!
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Some of the first snow of the season covers the peaks in the distance as the eastbound Zephyr approaches Vasquez Road in Winter Park. Most of the leaves are well on their way to their fall color transition!
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