Photo ID: 105348 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Belden Eagle County, CO 2135 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific A closer look at the rock slides that have come down on the siding at Belden. A good portion of the siding is completely buried in rocks or dirt. In terms of clearing the tracks (if that were ever to be done), Belden would likely be some of the hardest work on the line. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105349 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Minturn Minturn, CO 2269 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific Crossing signals still stand near the east end of the yard in Minturn. I would be interested in seeing if the lights and bells are even still operable if a train were to somehow come through! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105350 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Minturn Minturn, CO 2155 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific In order to make life easier for residents, the city of Minturn has flat out paved over all the tracks (including the main) at the east end of Minturn. I cannot help but wonder if they spoke with Union Pacific about this first, or if they just took it upon themselves to pave over, assuming it would be no problem. That said, it isn't a problem insofar as there hasn't been a train here in nearly 18 years, but one still wonders... Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105351 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Minturn Minturn, CO 2414 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific, Rio Grande A classic view from the yard in Minturn. Minturn was ground zero for eastbounds ready to start the assault on the 3% grade up the west slope of Tennessee Pass. Up until the closing of the line in 1997, helper sets were stationed here, ready to assist any train that needed it up the mountain. As many as nine mid-train swing helper would be cut in to eastbound coal loads! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105352 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Minturn Minturn, CO 2087 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific If, by some miracle, freight traffic were to ever return to Tennessee Pass, I have a strong feeling that the residents in these condos would be among the first to complain about the noise! For now, they have nothing to worry about, as the yard lays empty and quiet. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105353 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Minturn Minturn, CO 2497 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific, Rio Grande The Minturn Depot still stands along the mainline, but it is now boarded up with limited access. The main is closest to the depot, with the 10,660 foot long siding sitting next to it. The other tracks in the shot are all apart of the yard. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105354 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Minturn Minturn, CO 2177 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific Toward the west end of the yard at Minturn, the tracks lay relatively unobstructed from weeds. The jointed rail of the siding and the yard tracks add to the dynamic of this rather sad sight. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105355 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, July 11, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed West Minturn Minturn, CO 2190 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Tennessee Pass (UP) Union Pacific This shot looks toward the west end of the Minturn Yard. Westbound, having descended the steep 3% grade, would continue west for the 38 miles to Dotsero along a fairly consistent 1.3% grade. The tracks follow the Eagle River until it connects with the Colorado River at Dotsero. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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