Railroad photograph
Photo by: Kevin Morgan
The lighting is not fantastic for this shot, but the perspective is a mighty interesting one! You can see both the head end and tail end of this eastbound coal train. Three UP units lead and a pair of CN units bring up the rear.
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Posted By Colorado Zephyr On Tuesday, November 18, 2025 At 12:59:59 PM (PT)

Great catch on the West Elk Mine, CO, coal load running 3x2x2 with Canadian National power no less.


Posted By Colorado Zephyr On Tuesday, November 18, 2025 At 12:53:43 PM (PT)

Great catch on the West Elk Mine, CO, coal load running 3x2x2 with Canadian National power no less.

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Location Information

City or County and State
Grand County, CO

Subdivision
Moffat Tunnel (UP)

Milepost or Control Point
Azure to Radium (MP 111.7 to MP 116.1)




Train Information
Railroad
Union Pacific
Model
AC4400CW
Primary Unit Number
UP 6392

Paint Scheme
UP Flag/Lightning/Wings
Symbol
CJCWE9-16
Train Type
Unit Coal

Primary Unit Past Number(s)
ex-SP 346


Photo Information
Camera Make/Model
DJI / Mavic 3 Pro [FC4370]
ISO
100
Flash
Did Not Fire

Focal Length
166 mm
Shutter
1/100 seconds
Aperture
f/3.4