Railroad photograph
Photo by: Kevin Morgan
This eastbound coal train, which loaded at the West Elk Mine on the North Fork branch, rolls down grade at the west end of East Portal. Fall colors here at East Portal have just about reached their peak.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 09:22:56
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Location Information

City or County and State
Gilpin County, CO

Subdivision
Moffat Tunnel (UP)

Milepost or Control Point
CP DS050 (West East Portal)




Train Information
Railroad
Union Pacific
Model
AC4400CW
Primary Unit Number
UP 6290

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

Primary Unit Past Number(s)
ex-SP 244



Photo Information
Camera Make/Model
DJI / Mavic 3 Pro [FC4382]
ISO
100
888
Flash
Did Not Fire

Focal Length
70 mm
Shutter
1/1250 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8