Western Railroad Discussion > Chase of the UP 1983 in Western Colorado

The Western Pacific Heritage painted engine led a Westbound empty coal train across the Glenwood Springs Subdivision and into Grand Jct. CO earlier today. Unfortunately the engine was placed as the second engine on the rear of the train upon arrival at Grand Jct. so it will not lead when it returns back loaded from the W. Elk Mine.

The day was also a mix of thick high clouds and dark "wave" clouds that made for a frustrating chase at times.

1) The first location where I was able to at least get some muted Sunlight on the train was here near the East switch at Una Siding after the train had a lengthy wait for the Eastbound California Zephyr at Grand Valley.

2) The 1983 is now at the East switch at De Beque Siding as it continues West with the 83 car Pasadena, TX to W. Elk Mine empty coal train.

3) Highballing over the East switch at Palisade, the 1983 is on the final approach to Grand Jct. The tumbleweeds through here are crazy!

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Nice bunch with great backdrops, and at least that unit is still in pretty decent shape...

JG

Awesome shots John! Brings back memories of when we saw it in Arkansas on the KCS.

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Nice shots John. This one is one of my 2 favorite UP Heritage Units, the other being the CNW. Ben

Great set and chase!

texchief1

Excellent group! Great light and locations.
GK

Wonderful coverage of UP 1983 Western Pacific Heritage unit out in western Colorado.  Glad you caught her before they buried the unit.

Best set of images I've seen of UP 1983 in action.  Thanks for sharing .

Great shots John! The light wasn't bad but I think the Palisade shot was the best of the group. Thanks for sharing!

James Nelson
Thornton, CO
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All great shots but number three is my favorite. 

Yes agree that Palisade shot is great! The mesa lurking in the background and all those tumbleweeds blown up on the ROW are crazy.

Real nice catches.
JB

3 really nice ones. Great light—that unit and the entire train looks very sharp in those areas.
Brian Stevens

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Beautiful spots - Great pictures, thanks! === === = === JLH

Saw that unit 2nd out today on an eastbound 3x2 coal load following Amtrak out of Glenwood Springs.

Very nicely done!!!

Fantastic shots as usual!

Good stuff! Sorry I missed this thread the first time around… 😫

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Great pics!!