With empties in tow, four E60C-2's take a stroll through the desert as they head to the Kayenta mine for another load of coal. The dreaded August 26th deadline was fast approaching as the railroad... (more)
The end of an era. Unfortunately, we seem to be saying that a lot lately in this hobby, but sadly, all good things must come to an end at some point. That time has come for the Black Mesa & Lake P... (more)
Rise and Shine - As the graveyard shift finishes the unloading of the overnight's coal train at the Najavo Generating Station, the morning crew prepares to take the train back to the Kayent... (more)
Saying Goodbye - Locals gather at the Milepost 30 Indian Route 21 crossing to watch the coal train go by one last time. This is the last loaded coal train that will run through here in the ... (more)
The Last Daylight Run - The final daylight run of the BM&LP leaves the plant for the Kayenta coal mine, which has ceased all mining operations. The train will run back out one more time at ... (more)
The Final Days... - An empty coal train leaves the Page power plant just a little after 8:30 AM MST bound for the Kayenta mine. Mining operations have already ceased, however the train is s... (more)
Three E60C-2's and one E60CF take 60 empties eastbound towards the Kayenta mine, ready for another load of black diamonds.
4 Black Mesa & Lake Powell E60C's hauling a loaded coal train approach the power plant in Page, AZ. On the left, we can see the far end of Leche-e Rock. Only 3 of these trains ride every 24 hour... (more)
With only my faint memories of E60's on the NEC, it was quite the experience witnessing these heavy electrics hauling freight on a mainline! 4 of the BM&LP's eclectically painted E60's are seen h... (more)