The Copper Basin Magma Turn wrapping through the desert outside of Florence as they make their way towards from Hayden, AZ. Thanks to great help from a local railfan who gave the tip off on the ru... (more)
The Copper Basin Magma Turn creeping through the desert on a cool December morning. They will go to the UP interchange in Magma and then head back South for their home base of Hayden.
Once my favorite shortline in America. At the time of this shot, the only train missing from CBRY's 24 hour schedule was the morning run to/from Ray. I would give anything for that being the only... (more)
The Magma Local returns east as they pass through Kelvin on the way back from the UP interchange at Magma Jct. One of the original GP39s assigned to this region is on the point.
The Magma Local returns towards Hayden with a couple inbounds off of UP.
CBRY 402 has quite the light package on it.
Copper Basin Railway (CBRY) Copper Ore Train OT1 heads back to Ray Junction for another 48 loads of Copper Ore. They are seen here passing through Hayden, AZ.
Copper Basin Railway (CBRY) Copper Ore Train OT1 is seen here passing through Kelvin, AZ. Getting ready to head into Ray Mine to get 48 more loads of Copper Ore
Copper Basin Railway (CBRY) Copper Ore Train OT1 heads back North to Ray Mine for another load. They are seen here rounding a curve at Riverside, AZ.
After dumping their train in Hayden, OT-1 heads North to Ray Mine for loading then return for dumping.
With 47 loads of copper ore and three empties, Copper Basin job OT-1 rolls south towards Hayden through the rugged Arizona landscape near Ray Junction,AZ.
The OT-1 is westbound in the late afternoon sun just leaving Tunnel 2.
The OT-1 is westbound in the late afternoon sun.
