A long empty coal train lead by UP 8354 (SD70ACe) has just crossed Blue Mountain Drive and has made the turn in Coal Creek Canyon to head up the steep grade to Tunnel No 1.
Heavy snow covers the ground as BNSF Dash 9-44CW #4864 leads the Provo, UT to Lincoln, NE manifest towards the Blue Mountain Rd grade crossing on January 12th, 2019.
The Rio Grande Ski Train rounds the horseshoe curve that crosses the entry to Coal Creek Canyon as it climbs to the Moffat Tunnel and Winter Park. It’s a shame that the UP continues to re... (more)