This was the first time that the Rio Grande heritage unit led the Ski Train. Wind chill was well below zero, with high winds and fresh snow.
Showing heavy damage, a month after a yard mishap.
A rare sight to catch this unique locomotive pulling an engineering special through the Moffat Tunnel, as a westbound manifest waits for it's turn.
Waiting for disposition after a yard wreck on 23 May 2007.
Southbound coal train passes the remnants of a wreck. Two light-rail and two freight tracks have been blocked here, with just one more open for use.
D&RGW Heritage paint scheme.
A couple of patched former D&RGW geeps work the yard next to the Rio Grande heritage loco.
Control stand area of the D&RGW Heritage locomotive.
While turning the engine, much of the vapor in the lower part of the image is coming from the turntable's motor.
On this date, it is not too common to see 3 ex-Rio Grande locomotives still working together. The other 2 numbers are UP 1350 & 1445.
One of the first B units in this paint scheme.
These units were involved in a malicious derailment in early June 2008, and now awaiting repairs.
Newly built by Colorado Railcar, this lounge car has bench seats and tables.
Two days after a heavy blizzard covered eastern Colorado.
Crews clean up after a derailment from the day before. Several cars of a coal train turned over and caused a light rail train to come off the adjacent track as well.
