Photo By: Kevin Morgan
 

The West Local (formerly the Rocky Local) switches tank cars on Chem Spur at Mesa Oil. I've wanted to try to catch the local here for nearly ten years, so I was happy to finally get my day. Great power to boot.
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Posted By Webmaster On Tuesday, April 28, 2009 At 11:13:58 AM (PT)

Thanks guys! I too grew up on the Rio Grande, spending time chasing on the Moffat and the Joint Line with my dad. It would be better if these were unpatched, but I'm not complaining!


Posted By Paul Bottino On Tuesday, April 21, 2009 At 8:48:12 PM (PT)

You are right Zach. I grew up with nothing but Rio Grande engines. This must be rare, two of them in the same consist.


Posted By Alan Lott On Friday, April 17, 2009 At 6:43:56 AM (PT)

Great shot Kevin (all your shots are great BTW) but this one, after such a long wait coupled with the motive power make it exceptional for you - and us viewers to boot.


Posted By Zach On Thursday, April 16, 2009 At 10:45:21 PM (PT)

Too bad those aren't Unpatched. That would be even better!! Good 'ol Grande paint! Long live it and it won't be forgotten!

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Location Information
City or County and State
Arvada, CO

Subdivision
Moffat Tunnel (UP)

Milepost or Control Point
MP 15




Train Information
Railroad
Union Pacific, Rio Grande
Model
GP40-2
Unit Number
UP 1350

Symbol
LDB17-16
Paint Scheme
 

Past Number(s)
ex- DRGW 3100



Photo Information
Camera Make/Model
Canon / Canon EOS 40D
ISO
400
Flash
Did Not Fire

Focal Length
28 mm
Shutter
1/250 seconds
Aperture
f/5.6



(Pre-UP 1350) - Photos of DRGW 3100

1/5/2006

5/29/2003

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