UP 7833 (ES44AC) runs a freight through the S curves at Archer Hill east of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Dawns first light catches UP 7833 (ES44AC) leading a freight towards Cheyenne, Wyoming.

UP 8714 (SD70ACe) leads a short train with a heavy load of a transformer towards Laramie, Wyoming.

A Union Pacific Special exits the Hermosa Tunnels and will lead a short train with a heavy load of a transformer.

A Union Pacific Special enters the Hermosa Tunnels and will head north to Laramie, Wyoming.

UP 5593 (AC4400CW) exits the Hermosa Tunnel with a freight destined for Laramie, Wyoming.

UP 5593 (AC4400CW) runs past the rock formations at Tie Siding, Wyoming.

Evanston stunning departure during The great race to Ogden

An ALCO A-B-A set awaits its next assignment at Cheyenne Wyoming in 1956. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

Union Pacific train number 9, the City of St Louis, is seen near Buford Wyoming in 1951. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

A Union Pacific stack train rounds the curve at Borie just west of Cheyenne. He's making pretty good speed here and I get a friendly wave from a crew member. The ruling grade on this side of the r... (more)

An ALCO A-B-A set leads eastbound with 87 cars near Cheyenne Wyoming in 1955. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

Union Pacific F3A 1445 and mates lead a westbound freight near Dale Wyoming in 1954. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

All of a sudden heavy clouds start rolling in and then the sun pokes through the clouds only to light up the train. Lasted about ten seconds. A trio of GE power heads a loaded coal train west thro... (more)

844 and 3985 head a Cheyenne to Roseville CA steam special.