After dropping its two carloads of sheetrock on this industrail spur, UP 1359 works its way back to the ex-Rock Island main to run back to the yard offices in downtown Colorado Springs.

UP 1359 (ex-DRGW 3118) was once the face of Colorado railroading as it dominated the Rockies in the glory days of the D&RGW, but times have changed. Here, it still earns its keep on the UP Colora... (more)

The UP Colorado Springs Local works its way down the ex-Rock Island main with two cars for a local industry. Will I ever get tired of seeing Rio Grande gold working in front of Pikes Peaks? No, ... (more)