On my way back to Hayden on HWY 177, I happened to catch a glimpse of this guy's tail end passing between two hills and made a quick turn around to catch up with it. GP39-2 502 handles this extra ... (more)

Westbound OT-1 is rounding the curve at Ray Junction. The new paint stands out in the warm afternoon sun.

The fresh paint glistens in the afternoon sun at Ray Junction, AZ. This is the first new paint scheme for the Copper Basin in over 20 years.

The OT-1 is at Ray Junction headed towards the mine for another train load of copper ore.

The OT-1 is at Ray Junction headed towards the mine for another train load of copper ore.

The OT-1 (Ore Train 1) is southbound in the late afternoon at Ray Junction with 54 loads of copper ore.

With EMD GP39 No. 505 leading three other EMD 4-axle units, Copper Basin Railway’s ore shuttle train OT-1 exits short Tunnel 2 just east of Ray Junction, Arizona, on March 8, 2005.

The OT-1 (Ore Train 1) is eastbound with loads of copper ore at Tunnel 2 just east of Ray Junction.

The Local is just entering the yard at Ray Junction in nice late afternoon sun. GP18's are not common anymore so it is good to see some still running and in good shape.

The OT-1 (Ore Train 1) is westbound rounding the curve from Ray Junction yard to the Ray Block. Engine is an ex Kennecott Copper unit with the high clearance fuel tank. The high cab from the Kenne... (more)

Ore Train 1 (OT-1) is southbound at Ray Junction - note the snow on the hills in the background. Snow is rare in this part of the state and I was lucky to get some sun at the right time.

Ore Train 1 (OT-1) is southbound at Ray Junction.

Ore Train 1 (OT-1) is climbing a short grade southbound as it arrives at Ray Junction. The 301 is the CBR's newest engine, having been in service for almost a year now.

Ore Train 1 (OT-1) is climbing a short grade westbound in the Ray yard as it heads towards the Ray Mine.

Ore Train 1 (OT-1) is climbing a short grade southbound into Ray Junction moments before sunset.