The California Zephyr arrives in Denver and passes through the BNSF's engine servicing yard. An interesting visitor spotted in the yard is DOTX 221, a passenger car built in 1954 and now serving ... (more)

The temperature is in the mid 80's as two UP mechanics do some light maintenance on UP 5896. Pretty soon the snow will start to fly and this type of maintenance will have to be done indoors.

The UP has assembled a group of SD60M's in the 'Dead Line' at the Burnham Yard. Included are 2482, 2312, 2480, 2441, 2278, 2278, and 2232 (a SD60).

Now here's something you don't see every day - a loaded coal train passing four bruised and battered oil cans on their way to the scrapper.

ATSF 2912 shows the effects of sitting idle for many years. It is hoped that the NFP group charged with her care will be able to raise enough money to get her looking good, although she will neve... (more)

A hazy morning provides a sepia colored sky as AMTK 69 (P42DC) leads a triple headed California Zephyr through Keenesburg and towards Denver, Colorado.

Storm clouds at Roggen, Colorado create the perfect rainbow backdrop for BNSF 5942 (ES44AC) heading east into the storm.

Amtrak's Winter Park Express Ski Train arrives at the Cold War Horse sculpture at sunrise. The art piece was created to acknowledge the history of Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant, which used to... (more)

For the shakedown run, the day was getting long and the railfans were hearing chatter on the radios that indicated doubt as to whether the run would happen at all. Then the huge locomotive left t... (more)

The nerve center of UP 844

Were it not for the UP heavy in the background you would think this photo could have been taken 25 years ago. In fact it was taken last year, when finding two or three MP15 units in the North Yar... (more)

A trio of cascade green, former BN units run down Mason Street in Fort Collins, heading to Longmont with a string of hoppers.

The heavy snow is making conditions rough for trains coming out of the Denver Yard, and a loaded coal waits while yard crews struggle to clear the switches of ice.

Amtrak engine 27 (P42DC) leads the Winter Park Express Ski Train from Denver as a golden sunrise greets the crew and passengers.

UPY 1103 (SW1500) waits with other tired UP engines in the Dead Line at the Burnham Yard, hopeful that another chance at life happens via sale at a future auction. Many of the former SW1500 resid... (more)