It was bound to happen sooner or later, particularly with Positive Train Control (PTC) right on the horizon! Union Pacific is in the process of replacing the signals at East Leyden. Other than the signals around North Yard, these will be the last Rio Grande signals between Denver and the Moffat Tunnel to be replaced. The signal laying on the ground in the foreground is the signal for the siding.
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The new signal control box at East Leyden has been placed on the opposite side of the tracks from the original signal box (visible next to the signal in this shot). Dozens of cables containing wiring for the new signals are visible on the ground, waiting to be connected in the signal box and buried in the ground.
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UP has erected a new eastbound signal on the main at East Leyden. While I am sad to see the classic Rio Grande signals go, it is always good to see investment in the Moffat. In addition, crews will no doubt be very happen to have new, bright LED signals that can be seen much clearer than the old signals.
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On my way to work, I stopped by East Leyden and got a few pictures of the work UP is doing to install new signals. This is likely the last picture I'll ever take of the classic Rio Grande signal standing alone. By this afternoon, the new signal (laying on the ground in this shot) will be erected (behind the existing signal), turned off to the side until it is time to activate it.
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As sunlight starts to come over the hill, the work at East Leyden is apparent. UP is in the process of replacing the signals at the east switch. West Crescent and East Cliff were the first signals to be replaced along the Moffat. That happened nearly 15 years ago! Now, some of the last Rio Grande signals will come down, giving way to new, taller, brighter, LED signals.
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The new signal control box at East Leyden will be located on the (geographic) west side of the tracks instead of the east side of the tracks as the old control box is. This does make sense as signal crews will be able to access the box from the maintenance road without having to cross the tracks.
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