While waiting for passengers to board the Ski Train, the private car "Kansas" (formerly the "Wilson McCarthy") sits in the OS section at the east end of Winter Park. A classic Rio Grande signals s... (more)
Locomotive is on it's way from Oregon to Alamosa, Colorado. Seen here waiting on a siding just west of the Moffat Tunnel, as an air ambulance lands in the distance.
As we pulled into Winter Park the conductor announced that it was 3 degrees with 80 MPH winds. Still, the trian was crowded, having gained popularity under Ansco Investments. The three F40PHs are... (more)
An eastbound loaded coal train continues to climb as it nears the Moffat Tunnel.
In blizzard like conditions, the ski train rolls into Winter Park to pick up its days worth of skiiers, i highly recommend this trip if you've never taken it.
The CZ heads west from Winter Park
Pushing a loaded coal drag east. (Ex-SP 281)
SP 204 and SP 315 rattle the resort town of Winter Park as they approach Moffat Tunnel with a loaded coal train. Assisting are 3 mid-train AC4400CWs and 2 rear-end AC4400CWs.
Ski Train exits the Moffat Tunnel slowly, preparing to stop at Winter Park Ski Resort.
Westbound SP Train exiting the Moffat Tunnel
Rio Grande Ski Train is preparing to enter the West Portal of Moffat Tunnel.
Westbound Rio Grande Zephyr
Obs Car on the Ski Train at Winter Park
