Railroad photograph
Photo by: Kevin Morgan
There are days when I do not really feel like going out and taking train pictures. Sometimes, there is a feeling of "it's all the same". Always UP and BNSF (here in Colorado). Then, there is a day like today that is somewhat reinvigorating! A pair of Canadian Pacific units lead a westbound loaded grain train across the South Platte River on the BNSF Brush Sub between Union and New Hillrose. The train originated in Canada and the CP power has stayed on for the trip in the US. The train is ultimately headed to Guernsey, CA. The lead unit is actually a former SD9043MAC (ex-CP 9119). The SD9043MACs were used for about 15 years by UP and CP before being retired. UP sold all of theirs, while CP rebuilt many of theirs. Specifically, CP rebuilt about 60 of them to be designated as an SD70ACu. Pretty great catching one in Colorado.
Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster.
User Comments (0)

No comments posted yet. Click Here to add the first one!

679
views
0
comments
Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 14:30:28
image date



Location Information

City or County and State
Morgan County, CO

Subdivision
Brush (BNSF)

Milepost or Control Point
New Hillrose to Union




Train Information
Railroad
BNSF, Canadian Pacific
Model
SD70ACu
Primary Unit Number
CP 7007

Paint Scheme
CP Standard
Symbol
GSWEGUC3-11A
Train Type
Unit Grain

Additional Unit Number(s)
CP 8501
   

Primary Unit Past Number(s)
ex-CP 9119


Photo Information
Camera Make/Model
Hasselblad / Mavic 3 / Mavic 3 Pro [L2D-20c]
ISO
100
Flash
Did Not Fire

Focal Length
24 mm
Shutter
1/2500 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8