BNSF 4857 leaves New Mexico behind as it makes its way west into Arizona.

BNSF 4307 leaves Belen, and heads east toward Abo Canyon.

Having made its way through Abo Canyon, BNSF 4752 heads east toward Mountainair.

Just coming into Palmer Lake, UP 6005 crosses SB over County Line Road.

BNSF 7729 heading east out of Abo Canyon.

BNSF 5185 leaving Abo Canyon on its way east toward Mountainair.

Tennessee Pass through Belden, which was a processing plant for zinc mined in this area. Pretty much a ghost town these days, and kind of eerie when you first come up on it. Both the mining oper... (more)

Trains no longer run along Tennessee Pass, but hikers enjoy the area along this section of the line near Red Cliff.

The Leadville Colorado and Southern is returning back to the station after its daily run. Passengers ride the train to the top of Fremont Pass and back. The trip lasts just under three hours.

From the days of the Colorado Midland Railroad, the Hartsel Midland Depot is showing its age, but still stands as a reminder of days long past.

KCS 4613 SB through Palmer Lake. Spring has finally arrived here on the Front Range. Everything is green again, and people are getting outside to enjoy the warmer weather.

Looking more like a toy, CC & V 2 is just leaving the Depot. It's only about a 40 minute round trip, but offers both beautiful scenery, and an interesting glimpse into the past.

The Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Guage Railroad has only just opened for the season. CC & V 2 waits at the Depot/Gift Shop for the next group of passengers. Each trip takes about 40 minutes. ... (more)

A rustic setting in beautiful country, as BNSF 4692 moves west along the Dotsero Cutoff.

BNSF 5852 travels south along the interstate on its way through Castle Rock.