Ex NdeM EA034 is leading an empty coal train out of Page heading for Kayenta.
At the very end of a glorious summer day, a trio of Deseret Power Railway E60Cs easily handle 44 coal loads amongst the curiously-shaped and -colored formations in Coyote Basin of northeastern Uta... (more)
Empty approaching the mine. Yes that face needs cleaning. The 78-mile Black Mesa and Lake Powell RR is isolated from other railroads in northeastern Arizona. It's sole purpose is to haul coal fr... (more)
Desolate. No other word better describes Coyote Basin in northeastern Utah; stretching all the way to the aptly-named Seep Ridge in the distance, the only signs of human life are scattered... (more)
In the very last minutes of sunlight on a hazy summer evening, the Deseret Power Railway's afternoon train begins the descent into Coyote Basin as it returns empty to Deserado Mine. Photo from... (more)
Imagine being so far out in the middle of nowhere that it's nearly an hour's drive to the nearest gas station. Imagine sitting in this absolutely middle-of-nowhere spot, waiting for the Deseret P... (more)
DPR-1 and its two sisters have just crossed the apex of Holum Pass, the summit of the steepest grade on the Deseret Power Railway. Every single one of the three motors' 6,000 horsepower are neede... (more)
At the very end of a glorious summer day, a trio of Deseret Power Railway's operating E60Cs easily handle 44 coal loads amongst the curiously-shaped and -colored dune formations in Coyote Basin. ... (more)
The morning empty passes some Navajo Sheep hearders leading their flock through the culvert under the tracks.
The morning empty heads east to the loader on a beautiful Sunday.
Looking back on our train of 88 coal hoppers near 10-mile.
A quartet of E60s glides by with the second loaded train of the day at the 31-mile grade crossing.
with 6005, 6006, EA039.
The 78-mile Black Mesa & Lake Powell Railroad exists purely for the transport of coal between the Black Mesa Mine and the Power Station at Page. The first three engines on the picture are E60's a... (more)
