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Western Railroad Discussion > More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days specialDate: 07/19/14 14:49 More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: SP8595 Had the morning off, so I decided to chase the Northbound Cheyenne Frontier Days Passenger train out of Denver up into Wyoming. It wasn't quite as special without the 844 but the E's still are pretty cool:}
The day was also very hazy, not your typical Colorado weather and very much reminded me of the "June Gloom" that is prevalent down in So. Cal! 1)Leaving the Denver skyline behind and passing through the refineries, UP 951 is about ready to cross BNSF's Brush Sub. at Sand Creek. 2)Heading around the curve just North of Platteville, the entire train is seen as it races Auto traffic on parallel Highway 85. 3)Heading up a slight grade at Evans. Three More Photos Posted Below.....................    Date: 07/19/14 14:54 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: SP8595 Unfortunately once the train departed Greeley, it was back-lit for most of the rest of the journey towards Wyoming.
The back-lit trio! 4)High balling through Ault. 5)From the overpass just North of Nunn. 6)Across the state line in Wyoming approaching Speer Jct. The Centennial had died coming up the hill and the pair of individuals on the side of the engine had already restarted it by the time that it passed me. To the group chasing it in the afternoon, Have Fun:}    Date: 07/19/14 14:55 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: highgreengraphics Greeeeeat stuff - I'm heading back to Chy for the PM departure now... === === = === JLH
Date: 07/19/14 15:25 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: TheNavigator Great shots John! I never get tired of seeing the UP E units in action.
GK Date: 07/19/14 15:54 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: Margaret_SP_fan Nice photos of a great-looking train!
Wonder why the Centennial shut down? She should have been able to handle the whole train alone -- right? Bet the Es sounded greaet working hard! Date: 07/19/14 16:00 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: ns2557 Nice set of shots there SP. Thanks for posting. The one just north of Evans looks familiar to me. Is it behind the truck stop thereabouts? Ben
Date: 07/19/14 16:03 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: 3rdswitch Excellent bunch.
JB Date: 07/19/14 16:41 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: ns1000 VERY NICE...!!! Thanks for sharing. My favorite is Pic 1!!!
Date: 07/19/14 16:43 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: Realist Can't they even run diesels without a set of stupid-looking flags
on the engines? Date: 07/19/14 16:57 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: oilcan Outstanding series of shots John! That train looks incredible. Nothing against UP steam but that lash up is awesome in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
Date: 07/19/14 16:57 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: Jbarton That first one is outstanding. Thanks for posting these great views.
Jim Barton Date: 07/19/14 17:00 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: CNW8531 Nice train, nice consist and nice shots! Job well done!!
Date: 07/19/14 17:41 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: HRWest I agree! What's with all the flags and the "look at me" factor?
Date: 07/19/14 17:43 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: oklachaser Fantastic series of photos John.
Thanks for showing. Ronda Thomas Date: 07/19/14 19:53 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: ColoradoRailfan Love it! Absolutely fantastic coverage. How was US-85 today? Without any steam, did that help to thin out the crowd? Or did the E's and 6936 still bring everyone out?
Kevin Morgan Arvada, CO ColoradoRailfan.com Date: 07/19/14 20:49 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: cozephyr Crowd - what crowds?!? Driving along Highway 85 Southbound the Hwy. was wide open. Only one pacer in the left-hand lane doing video.
Date: 07/19/14 21:12 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: SCKP187 Very impressive collection of shots. Bet that was a fun chase. Never get tired of seeing a UP passenger train.
Brian Stevens Date: 07/19/14 21:20 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: DRGW Awesome shots John, love the first one!
Date: 07/19/14 21:29 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: upheritage6 Coo, shots man. "I am surprised you didnt break your ankles goin up there." If you remember that. hehe.
Date: 07/19/14 22:41 Re: More of the Cheyenne Frontier Days special Author: oyw Great shots...no June gloom around here lately but no E's either (or Centennial for that matter).
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