This eastbound coal load is approaching the 66th Avenue grade crossing roughly halfway between Leyden (CP DS011) and Arvada (CP DS007). At Tennyson Street, the train will be relieved by a new crew that will cut out the swing helpers and tie the train down on Bypass Main 1.
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The tail end of an eastbound coal train prepares to disappear through the cut just east of 66th Avenue in Arvada. I recall my dad taking a picture from near this location in the late 70s of a westbound DRGW coal empty that had six Tunnel Motors on the point! Time marches on...
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This storm, which left 2-5 inches of the white stuff, snuck up the meteorologists in town! They were expecting a dusting with less than one inch. I wasn't complaining though as the snow blowing off the cars of this MNYRO make for a nice effect as the train knocks down the signal at east Leyden.
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For over five years, AC4400CWs and C44ACCTEs have ruled UP trains on the Moffat, including manifests. Most of the time that is still the case. However, when a little variety sneaks in, it is always a welcome treat. Such was the case on this wintery morning as an SD70ACe snuck in to the consist, sandwiched between a pair of C44ACCTEs.
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As much as I'm not a fan of the "nose only a mother could love" on the newest EMD power, I also must admit that the SD70ACe is definitely growing on me. While I have always thought of EMD as being really good at aesthetics, the boxy notch-nose doesn't seem to quite fit.
