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Photo ID: 109382
Date Shot
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Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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Blue Mountain Drive (MP 22.43)
Arvada, CO
307
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Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
Just east of the grade crossing at Blue Mountain Road, the Rocky Mountaineer slowly makes its way west. Even though the train is over an hour later than normal, it is still rolling slowly west, giving its passengers the opportunity to enjoy the Colorado scenery outside the train.
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Photo ID: 109381
Date Shot
Photo By
Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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CP DS003 (Utah Junction)
Denver, CO
328
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Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
A pair of UP SD70Ms pass underneath the still-standing signal bridge with classic searchlight signals on it at Utah Jct. The standard Rocky Mountaineer power is currently be worked on, so UP has leased the SD70Ms as substitute power. To UP's credit, they found some very clean and nice looking SD70Ms.
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Photo ID: 109380
Date Shot
Photo By
Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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CP DS003 (Utah Junction)
Denver, CO
332
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Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
After a rare move that saw the Rocky Mountaineer back down the Belt Line and in to North Yard, the train is now moving forward again, pulling out of North Yard and crossing over the North Yard siding to Main 3 for the trip west over the Moffat to Moab.
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Photo ID: 109379
Date Shot
Photo By
Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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CP DS003 (Utah Junction)
Denver, CO
337
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Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
The westbound Rocky Mountaineer, with a pair of SD70Ms for power, pulls out of North Yard, ready to head west on Main 3 toward the Moffat. The classic signal bridge at Utah Jct, still stands in 2023.
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Photo ID: 109376
Date Shot
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Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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North Yard
Denver, CO
352
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Yard Shots Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
Once upon a time, the Belt Line was used by Rock Island to bring trains from east on the plains to North Yard to interchange with Rio Grande. Today, the Belt and North Yard are, of course, owned by UP. The Rocky Mountaineer, is a rare move, is backing off the Belt Line and in to North Yard so it can depart west toward the Moffat on Main 3. Typically, the train would just cross Bypass 1 or 2 westbound, but both Bypass tracks were blocked, necessitating the rare move.
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Photo ID: 109375
Date Shot
Photo By
Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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Utah Jct (CP DS003)
Denver, CO
298
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Belt Industrial Lead (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
At Utah Jct, a pair of UP SD70Ms are shoving the Rocky Mountaineer off the Belt, across BNSF's North Main, and in to North Yard.
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Photo ID: 109374
Date Shot
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Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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Broadway
Denver, CO
331
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Belt Industrial Lead (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
In a very rare move, the Rocky Mountaineer has backed across the Belt Lead to Broadway. Bypass 1 and 2 both have trains on them, so the Mountaineer has to back in to North Yard and then depart westbound on Main 3.
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Photo ID: 109373
Date Shot
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Sunday, September 3, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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The Narrows
Denver, CO
388
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Greeley (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
For the previous two months, The Rocky Mountaineer has only making a single trip per week from Denver out to Moab and back. However, with fall rapidly approaching, the train has once again started up twice-weekly service. The Mountaineer power is still in the shop, so a pair of (Phase 2) SD70Ms are being used for power.
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Photo ID: 109360
Date Shot
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Friday, July 7, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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North Yard
Denver, CO
323
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Yard Shots Rocky Mountaineer
The Rocky Mountaineer's typical pair of GP40-3s used on the Rockies to the Red Rocks are receiving some maintenance in UP's North Yard. A former DRGW GP40-2 sits a few feet away on the same track.
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Photo ID: 109359
Date Shot
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Friday, July 7, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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North Yard
Denver, CO
323
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Yard Shots Rocky Mountaineer
A pair of GP40-3s, wearing the standard Rocky Mountaineer paint scheme, sit shut down on a track in UP's North Yard. Both units are getting worked on and the Rocky Mountaineer, running only Wednesday through Friday in July and August, continues to lease UP units in the meantime.
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Photo ID: 109358
Date Shot
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Friday, July 7, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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North Yard
Denver, CO
361
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Yard Shots Rocky Mountaineer
The two Rocky Mountaineer GP40-3s that have been missing from the Rocky Moutainteer "Rockies to the Red Rocks" train were spotted near the repair shop in UP's North Yard. Presumably, the Rocky Moutaineer has contract with UP to do some work on the units. You can see RMRX 8020 with several doors on its long hood open.
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Photo ID: 109301
Date Shot
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Sunday, June 11, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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CP DS004 (Pecos X-Over)
Denver, CO
272
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Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
The Rocky Mountaineer, with a pair of SD70Ms for power, approaches a clear (green) signal at Pecos. The train is currently on Bypass 2, which directly connects the Moffat with the Belt Industrial Lead. Main 3 and the North Yard Siding are just visible in the lower portion of the shot.
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Photo ID: 109300
Date Shot
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Sunday, June 11, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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Broadway
Denver, CO
279
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Belt Industrial Lead (UP) Rocky Mountaineer, Union Pacific
The Rocky Mountaineer GP40-3s are currently undergoing some maintenance as they've had some issues earlier at the start of the season. In the meantime, a pair of SD70Ms leads the passenger train west across Bypass 2 at Broadway.
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Photo ID: 109299
Date Shot
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Sunday, June 11, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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Broadway
Denver, CO
299
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Belt Industrial Lead (UP) Rocky Mountaineer
The westbound Rocky Mountaineer is starting its overnight trip to Moab, UT. When first departing Denver, the Mountaineer has to pass through a rather industrial part of the Denver area as it crosses the Belt Industrial Lead.
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Photo ID: 109196
Date Shot
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Friday, May 26, 2023 Kevin Morgan
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CP DS020 (East Eisele (Clay))
Arvada, CO
306
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Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer
The eastbound Rocky Mountaineer knocks down a clear (green) signal at the east end of Eisele (Clay). The train is rolling through at speeds lower than maximum track speed, allowing passengers to enjoy the pleasant May evening and incredible views.
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