UP 1359 (ex-DRGW 3118) was once the face of Colorado railroading as it dominated the Rockies in the glory days of the D&RGW, but times have changed. Here, it still earns its keep on the UP Colora... (more)
The UP Colorado Springs Local works its way down the ex-Rock Island main with two cars for a local industry. Will I ever get tired of seeing Rio Grande gold working in front of Pikes Peaks? No, ... (more)
The Rio Grande is back in Colorado Springs! Not sure how long this unit will be in town but while it's here, it will provide power for the UP Local. This was a lucky sunlit catch as the clouds c... (more)
The Denver, CO, to Pueblo, CO, manifest train is stop at the yard in Colorado Springs to do some work on their way south. Today's train has 2 of the 3 Rio Grande GP 60's on the point. This train i... (more)
I think this is the first time I've seen something other than GP40-2 power for the UP Colorado Springs, but UP 1203 has an interesting story beyond that. It was built in 1977 for Kennecott Copper... (more)