On May 05, 2014, three brand new BNSF SD70ACes lead this loaded coal train down Big Ten Curve west of Denver. The train is about to enter the west end of Rocky Siding.
With the city of Denver and the suburbs in the background, BNSF's Provo, UT to Denver, CO manifest train eases down the grade at Big Ten Curve on the approach to the siding at Rocky.
It's just after sunset with temperatures close to zero as Amtrak train no. 6, the California Zephyr, wastes no time descending the grade at Coal Creek Canyon during the cold blue hour.
Having conquered the Big 10 Loops, this BNSF freight train is about to cross the Blue Mountain Road as it continues the strenuous climb out of Denver and into the Rockies.