A trio of Southern Pacific AC4400CW's lead a heavy coal train approaching the summit at Tennessee Pass, Colorado. A set of SP AC's are cut into the train as manned helpers from Minturn.
The first coal load of the day struggles skyward at Mitchell, Colorado. With 4 more locomotives mid-train and two on the rear this train makes about 15mph. The only thing that comes close to this... (more)
This shot, taken by my grandfather, Peter Beal while stationed at Camp Hale during World War Two looks down on Tenn. Pass Station, its wye, coal conveyors, and a freight in the siding at the tunne... (more)