Photo By: Kevin Morgan

The curves of the track along the Dotsero Cutoff are, in general, not quite as tight as those on other parts of the Moffat. As a result, the Zephyr is able to move along the cutoff at speeds around 50 MPH. Here, the Zephyr is at track speed as it glides down the grade that averages around 0.3%.
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Location Information
City or County and State
Eagle County, CO

Subdivision
Glenwood Springs (UP)

Milepost or Control Point
East of Dotsero




Train Information
Railroad
Amtrak
Model
P42DC
Unit Number
None

Symbol
AMT5-03
   



Photo Information
Camera Make/Model
Canon / Canon EOS-1D Mark III
ISO
250
Flash
Did Not Fire

Focal Length
400 mm
Shutter
1/400 seconds
Aperture
f/7.1


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