Railroad photograph
Photo by: Kevin Morgan
In order to keep the speed under control, the engineer has had to increase the train's air brake application. The result is a bit of smoke being generated from the brake shoes rubbing against the wheels. The train is leaving Leyden and approaching the grade crossing at Simms Street.
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Monday, December 18, 2017 at 13:56:16
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Location Information

City or County and State
Arvada, CO

Subdivision
Moffat Tunnel (UP)

Milepost or Control Point
Simms Street




Train Information
Railroad
Union Pacific
Model
ET44AH
Primary Unit Number
UP 2685

Paint Scheme
UP Flag/Lightning/Wings
Symbol
CWEDL9-17
Train Type
Coal


Photo Information
Camera Make/Model
Canon / Canon EOS-1D Mark III
ISO
400
Flash
Did Not Fire

Focal Length
260 mm
Shutter
1/400 seconds
Aperture
f/9