CXRG 303 has cleared the La Veta Pass, and is now on the home stretch to Alamosa.
The Walsenburg Turn has nearly bobbed and weaved its way through the rugged curves of Forbes Park, continuing its westward grind toward Alamosa.
CXRG 303 has made another successful trip over La Veta pass, and continues West towards Alamosa.
CXRG 303 leads the Walsenburg Turn West through Forbes Park.
The La Veta Pass Descent: Clear skies illuminate the Walsenburg Turn as it snakes its way down from the summit. Through the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the train navigates steep grad... (more)
The Walsenburg Turn is nearing La Veta, as it slowly trudges West.
CXRG 303 heads West for Alamosa.
The CXRG has made a successful interchange with Union Pacific at Walsenburg. They're just about to duck under the US 160 overpass on their way back West.
The Walsenburg Turn heads West back towards Alamosa. Soon, the sun will be behind the mountains, and the train will make its way back over Le Veta Pass shrouded in darkness.
CXRG 303 heads West towards La Veta
CXRG 303 makes its way along the weedy right-of-way between Walsenburg and La Veta.
The CXRG Walsenburg Turn is heading west back to Alamosa, running later than usual after waiting several hours for the Union Pacific to deliver their traffic at Walsenburg. The delay worked in our... (more)
CXRG Monte Vista Local
Colorado Pacific Rio Grande CXRG SD70MAC #303 leads the Walsenburg turn back west to Alamosa as they pass through Fort Garland, CO.
