northbound BNSF coal empty starting the descent toward Denver off the Palmer Divide near Palmer Lake, CO
Trailing DPU on a southbound coal train.
As an eastbound BNSF coal load pounds its way toward the summit of Logan Hill, two UPs follow it, one close behind and the other on the mountainside in the distance.
Two loaded powder river basin coal trains wait there turn to unload at the Eastlake power plant.
BNSF and UP coal loads attack Logan Hill as another train descends the grade toward Converse Junction in the distance.
Late in the day, BNSF 6079 East passes over Hy. 59 a few miles north of Douglas.
Run through BNSF power lead by GE ES44AC 6079 brings in another load of Wyoming Coal bound for Consumers Energy's Karn/Weadock plant in nearby Essexville
The locomotives are preparing to run around their train while a youngster in a passing vehicle checks out one of the newest offerings from General Electric.
Run through BNSF power lead by GE ES44AC 6079 brings in another load of Wyoming Coal bound for Consumers Energy's Karn/Weadock plant in nearby Essexville.
