Freeport McMoran #63 belches out smoke as it hits the first sharp curve of the 5% grade out of Clifton.

Freeport McMoran #63 accelerates up the 3% leaving Clifton behind.

Freeport McMoran #63 peeks around the red rock cliffs at the bottom of the 5% grade out of Clifton. This steep, winding section of track was originally a three foot gauge branchline to Shannon Sme... (more)

Freeport McMoran #63 slogs up the steep 5% grade up Shannon Hill with a long train of empties for Morenci. This steep, winding section of track was originally a three foot gauge branchline to Shan... (more)

Freeport McMoran #63 accelerates up the steep grade out of Clifton, while three units wait in the runaway track for the train to pass. Soon these other units will head into Clifton to retrieve the... (more)

Freeport McMoran #63 throttles up the start of the steep %.5% grade out of Clifton yard. This train will climb over 1200 feet vertical over the next 6 miles of railroad, the steepest operating fre... (more)

Freeport McMoran #63 storms up the 5.5% grade out of Clifton with a heavy train for the Morenci Mine.