Amtrak's Southwest Chief splits the semaphores at the west end of Colmor on its way to Los Angeles.

Amtrak's SW Chief passes the first set of semaphores on its westward journey, starting an amazing stretch of classic signaling in high plains of New Mexico.

The semaphores at MP 706.1 sit in silence as a storm rages on in the distance. No trains would pass this location until the next day. 8/3/11.

The Southwest Chief is rocketing along jointed rail as it splits the semaphores at Colmor, NM. Yes, these classic signals are still standing, but for how much longer?