Western Railroad Discussion > Good News for the ex DRGW

It appears the drilling business has picked up a bit... I caught this heavy 72 car train of mostly (if not all) sand pull the grade near Tunnel One. The train had 6 big AC motors, set up 3x3. The swings are just out of sight to the left.  The train was making about 13 mph on the climb.... This is one of the heavier trains I have witnessed climb the east slope of the Colorado Rockies.  The train was somewhat reminiscent of grain trains the DRGW once ran up the hill....



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 10/02/15 03:07 by jc76.

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In reverse sequence, a few minutes before the train passed Rocky.........

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The train passes the Bureau of Mines Coal Air-Lift Hydrohoist. Stanley Lake is in the background.....



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/02/15 03:29 by jc76.

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Beautiful photographs. Thanks for sharing.

Jim
Hatboro, PA​

Bet that train made some noise climbing the branch! Great angles.

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Great photos.

Is that branch off at Rocky still active?

Regards, Jim Evans

concrete plant still uses it

are the rear units swings or DPUs

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/02/15 10:59 by jc76.

When was this train observed?

It sounded beautiful climbing the 2-percent grade. I caught the same train further up the hill on Sunday, September 27.

Nice shots.

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John Crisanti
Longmont, CO



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/02/15 12:24 by FrontRangeTrains.

GREAT pics!! Thanks....