The absolute first light of a frigid post solstice Winter’s day strikes the point at the curve into the morning sunrise at Keenesburg, CO. The aluminum hoppers are ablaze in the morning fiery re... (more)

Along the Mighty Arkansas

The soft early morning sun deep in the canyon of a cold morning in the Royal Gorge kiss the nose of the Rio Grande heritage unit along the Arkansas ... (more)

Intrepid Potash

Dutifully crawling along the Cane Creek Branch to Intrepid Potash the local is nearing its destination. The surprising geology along the Colorado River in... (more)

Seasons Collide at Olde Town Louisville

Southward on the Front Range through the snow coming down in rural Boulder County the Laurel Montana manifest kicks up the snow.

A butte called Monkey Face is in full alpen glow above the low freezing fog in The Carpenter Creek valley south of Larkspur, CO. Southbound coal crawls up the steep grade into the absolute first l... (more)

Fasten Seat Belts Ladies and gentlemen, we will be experiencing some turbulence. Please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts. Roggen, CO July 29, 2023

Storm Light on 4014
Storms were firing all along 4014’s southern trip to Denver July 8th. Between Fort Luptin the opportunity to strike some of my favorite shots developed fo... (more)

The Glory of Steam

The Union Pacific Big Boy has just leaned into its steam pressure amidst the most glorious of atmospheric conditions. Heavy snow and steam wrap around me and... (more)

The Power of the Wind

Dedicated Union Pacific Vestas loads designed for windmill energy power over the ATSF bridge south of Larkspur, CO in a befitting early Spring day. Impend... (more)

Moffat Derailment From Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office: The Gilpin County Sheriff's Office reported Sunday that a train derailed near Pinecliffe. The sheriff's office said the r... (more)

25th Anniversary

BNSF #6017 is leading the BKMSLP110B over the classic Larkspur bridge on the Colorado Joint Line. Shot on Mavic Pro 2.

Over the Arroyo at Deer Trail

Over the dry arroyo near Deer Trail, CO, Union Pacific The Big Boy #4014 rolls over the open prairie of a very Colorado eastern plains scene. Th... (more)

Union Pacific Thoroughbreds The crew of the steam program at Union Pacific Railroad set out to record the last time 844, 4014, and 3985 will ever be together again in the steam house i... (more)

Winter Storm Morning Light

Number 5 was about an hour and 40 minutes behind at Fort Morgan today. I was on my heels trying to work this all time favorite spot in full ... (more)

Fresh heavy snow flocks the entire region to the Great Divide on this early Winter day. Eastbound MGJNY with #7082 on the point heavy in lumber and building supplies for Denver from the Pacific ... (more)