Fall colors are already near their peak on the last official day of summer. This eastbound coal load crosses over South Boulder Creek on its way toward Denver.
It's work complete in Colorado, the Operation Lifesaver Special is headed east through the siding at Rollins. The Continental Divide has a small splattering of snow left on it from winter.
This was the first time that the Rio Grande heritage unit led the Ski Train. Wind chill was well below zero, with high winds and fresh snow.