Already 11 years ago, a westbound manifest has crested Tennessee Pass and begins the 3% descent to Minturn. The snow-capped Collegiate Peaks provide a wintery backdrop on this late spring day. I... (more)

A long way from home, a CSX SD40-2, formerly a Western Maryland SD40, leads an eastbound manifest through the curves at Mitchell. The train is about a mile below the summit, and a 3 unit helper s... (more)

A light rain falls near the summit of Tennessee Pass as the filthy lead unit and two sisters fight the last mile of 3% grade at Mitchell with an eastbound Roseville to Alton & Southern manifest. ... (more)

A brand new SP AC4400. Train had 3 up front, 3 mid-train and 3 more pushing.

A DRGW westbound, having crested Tennessee Pass at 10,200ft. about a mile back, approaches Mitchell at 9900ft. & continues its descent towards the Colorado River. http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?... (more)