Western Railroad Discussion > Between subscriptions

Here is what i've been up between my last subscription and today.

Picture 1: Assorted Pueblo yard ops. 11-5
Picture 2: UP 844 backing into Pueblo for public display the next day after arriving from Walsenburg. 11-5
Picture 3: A view of the UP yard (DRGW) from the west side of the river. Two sets of Geeps used for the yard and locals. And on the mainline we have NS units bringing concrete ties into Pueblo. 11-6

Plenty more to come.

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Picture 4: A look at the DRGW yard system in Pueblo CO. 11-6
Picture 5: UP 844 is on public display in the middle of the yards. BNSF tracks are behind her, and the UP closest to the photographer. The levee was built after the horrendous flood that destroyed much of downtown and the rail yards in the early 1900's. and the Arkansas River slowly flows next to it. 11-6
Picture 6: A look at the Ex/ DRGW roundhouse and turn table in Pueblo CO that has long sense been leveled and replaced by the diesel area in the background. The turntable however is used frequently. 11-6

Plenty more!

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Picture 7: A BNSF coal load running on last light a few miles north of Pueblo CO. 11-6
Picture 8: A BNSF freight clogging up the mainline ahead of UP 844 near Fountain CO 11-7
Picture 9: UP 844 cruising across a rural grade crossing south of Fountain CO 11-7

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Picture 10: UP 844 finally is allowed to depart Colorado Springs. Crossing Fountain creek just north of the yards. A nearly snow-less Pike's Peak is in the background. 11-7
Picture 11: BNSF power in Pueblo along with the Royal Gorge Scenic Route's newest locomotive.
Picture 12: A shot of the ex/ Amtrak reffers headed to Alamosa (or so) to the San Luis Central for the new business that will begin there in 2013.

Thanks for looking. It's glad to be back!

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GREAT set of pics!!!! Thanks for sharing.