Western Railroad Discussion > Front Range Sub North of Cheyenne

Spring is slow to come to the north end of the Front Range Subdivision between Cheyenne and Wendover, Wyoming.  The high elevation and frequent Spring storms causes nature to take its time in greening up the plains and valleys of the area.  Attached are a few shots from a quick trip to the area last Friday and Saturday.

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BNSF 9327, 9244, RDPU's 8533 and 8877 with northbound Lower Colorado River Authority(Texas)-FPPX empties running down grade in the valley of Chugwater Creek at Slater, Wyoming.  
MP 195 Front Range Subdivision, Power River Division.   8:31 Saturday April 25, 2015

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BNSF 4441, 5680 an empty southbound ballast train enroute to be reloaded at the pit on Sherman Hill taking the siding at the North Siding Switch at Chugwater, Wyoming.  MP 190 Front Range Subdivision, Powder River Divison.  9:35 Saturday April 25, 2015 

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A second northbound Lower Colorado River Authority(Texas)-FPPX empties is making its way between Horse Creek and Altus, Wyoming with 8547, 8777 and RDPU's 9238 and 6120.  Altus is the site of a short siding and one of two high points  on the line between Cheyenne and Wendover.  Foothills of the Laramie Mountains in the background.  Near MIlepost 155 Front Range Subdivision, Powder River Division  11:21 Saturday April 25, 2015  
 

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Very nice and looks like you had great weather. Nice bunch from a seldom seen area.
JB

An under photographed area... I really like #3.

James Nelson
Thornton, CO
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Really nice photos.

Ronda Thomas