Photo ID: 111697 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser (4,830 ft) Fraser, CO 362 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak It has been about four hours since an trains have come through Fraser. An eastbound BNSF manifest was the last. Here, running right on time, the eastbound California Zephyr passes by the eastbound Winter Park Express Ski Train. The crew for the Ski Train is on board, and is prepared to follow the Zephyr east to pick up its passengers. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111696 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS062 (East Fraser) Fraser, CO 316 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) BNSF Two SD70ACes are DPU'd on the tail end of this eastbound Provo-Denver. The train is passing through the east OS here at Fraser. Note the derail switch, currently aligned for the derail position, protecting the siding at Fraser. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111695 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser (4,830 ft) Fraser, CO 278 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) BNSF BNSF 9039 is the last unit on a train that had an all EMD consist as it crosses Eisenhower Drive. Plenty of fresh powder is being kicked up by the train as it climbs the roughly 2% grade toward the Moffat Tunnel. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111694 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Winter Park to Fraser (MP 58 to MP 62) Fraser, CO 314 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) BNSF BNSF 9051 and train are crossing over Fraser Valley Parkway. The road leads to, among other things, the Fraser Tubing Hill. Another popular winter destination for people, particularly those that do not ski or snow board. It is currently around 20°F (-7°C). Fortunately, there is no wind, so the temperature doesn't feel too bad. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111693 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 359 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) BNSF BNSF's Provo-Denver is kicking up some snow as it moves west up the 2% grade between Tabernash and the Moffat Tunnel. Of note, the train has a long string of empty well cars in the consist today. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111692 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 293 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) BNSF Three BNSF SD70ACes lead an eastbound manifest, the Provo-Denver, on the mainline at Fraser. The train is passing by the eastbound Winter Park Express Ski Train, tied down in the siding, awaiting for its time to move to the platform to pick up passengers at 3:45pm or so. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111691 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 294 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) BNSF After meeting both the westbound Zephyr and a UP oil empty at Tabernash, this BNSF Provo-Denver is now getting its turn to run through Fraser. It just knocked down a clear (green) signal at the west switch of Fraser. You can see all the way back to Tabernash, way off in the distance. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111690 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 339 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Union Pacific UP 7689 passes by the snow-covered platform here at Fraser, rolling west on the main track. In the distance, people are enjoying a day of snowing at the Winter Park Ski Resort. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111689 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 306 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Union Pacific UP 7689 is stopped at a red signal, waiting for its turn to proceed west through Fraser. You can see the double red signal in the background at the east switch of Fraser. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111688 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 319 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Union Pacific A westbound UP oil train is stopped at a red signal east of Fraser. The Zephyr has completed its station stop, and is working to get a signal at the west end of Fraser. Once the Zephyr clears the block, the oil train will continue west. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111687 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 259 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The crew of the Winter Park Express Ski Train walk along the platform at Fraser. With the runaround move complete and the eastbound Ski Train ready to go, currently tied down in the siding, the crew can head into town in Fraser for some lunch and to relax for a couple hours. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111686 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 307 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr is headed away from the camera after meeting the Winter Park Express Ski Train, which is currently tied down in the siding here at Fraser. The Zephyr is coming up to a red signal at the switch at the west end of Fraser cannot be locked up by the dispatcher. The Zephyr will have to take it into hand throw. After 10 minutes, the switch would lock up and DS-378 got a clear (green) signal. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111685 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser (4,830 ft) Fraser, CO 386 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak With its station stop complete, the westbound Zephyr has pulled away from the station and is meeting the Winter Park Express Ski Train, currently tied down in the siding at Fraser. Note the numerous ski slopes at the Winter Park Ski Resort. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111684 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 361 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound California Zephyr is conducting its daily station stop at Fraser. Not everyone on the platform is headed to or coming from Fraser. Fraser is a fresh air stop, where passengers can step off the train for fresh air, a quick smoke, or a leg stretch. Rumor has it that Amtrak is working to install a heated platform here at Fraser, reducing the risk of someone slipping and falling on ice. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111683 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 5, 2025 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Fraser, CO 345 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr is about to cross Eisenhower Drive in Fraser, approaching the station for its scheduled stop. The stop will last about 10 minutes as Fraser is a smoke stop, allowing passengers to get off the train for a few minutes for a smoke, fresh air, or just to walk around. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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