Sunrise Semaphores. Former ATSF 2-6-2 1024 (Burnham, Williams & Co., 1901) worked the area for for the ATSF for over 50 years. After retirement, it was donated to the City of La Junta, Colo... (more)
Built by the Burnham, Williams & Co. in 1901, the 1024 was destined to pull Santa Fe trains atop the railroad’s 3% grades that existed between Trinidad, CO and Raton, NM on the La Junta – Albu... (more)
The ATSF 1024 looks good splitting a pair of semaphore signals as it rests on display at its newest location greeting drivers coming into La Junta. This spot will become home to the city’s futu... (more)
Stormy skies and very strong winds are seen over the 1024 today as it splits semaphore signals at its new resting location near HWY 50. This site will soon become the city’s future visitor’s ... (more)