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Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Kevin Morgan
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Rocky (7,330ft)
Arvada, CO
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Union Pacific
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There is a small platform and a railing for the conductor to hold on to as this oil train makes a reverse move on the main at Rocky. The conductor is ensuring the track behind the track is clear, and that the train has a signal out the east end.
After the tail end of the train in on the main just east of Rocky, the conductor will get off the last car and the train will continue to back up without any protection under General Code of Operating Rule 6.6. This rule allows for unprotected reverse movements in CTC when the train will not pass a control point or grade crossing (among other things).
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Kevin Morgan
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Rocky (7,330ft)
Arvada, CO
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Amtrak
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AMTK 187 (Phase 7) approaches a clear (green) signal at the west end of Rocky. The Zephyr is running 1 hour and 15 minutes late this morning. It was a bit behind schedule when it approached Denver from the east, but encountered an additional delay as there was a minor derailment of a BNSF train in the yard in Denver. Only one truck was derailed, and no cars were overturned. But the derailment temporarily block Amtrak's route into the station. Now, it is overtaking a UP oil train in the siding.
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Friday, September 13, 2024
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Kevin Morgan
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Crescent to Cliff (MP 31.8 to MP 36.7)
Boulder County, CO
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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BNSF
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Just west of the siding of Crescent, deep in the middle of the Tunnel District, a westbound oil train curves toward the east portal of Tunnel 19, just out of view to the left. The train crosses one of dozens of fills in place to accommodate the rails here in the Colorado Rockies. Off in the distance, you can see the dam the creates Gross Reservoir. Indeed, the dam is currently undergoing a project to raise its height by 131 feet. If you look closely, you can see some climbing cranes on the scene, being used in the construction.
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Friday, September 13, 2024
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Kevin Morgan
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CP DS019 (West Rocky)
Arvada, CO
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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BNSF
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In 2024, mainline locomotives almost universally have around 4,400 horsepower. As a result, fewer units are typically needed on the head end of trains. Whereas 5 or 6 units was not uncommon 40 years ago, 2 or 3 is often then case in 2024. So, it is rather cool to come across a train like this, with 6 units on the head end. These units will be distributed throughout this oil train for the trip east, when the (loaded) train is far heavier than the current empty.
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