Amtrak's #5 banks into the tight 10 degree curve at Pinecliffe, CO following South Boulder Creek. Its head end is exiting Tunnel 29 while the tail end passes through the day-lighted Tunnel 28.
Amtrak's westbound California Zephyr approaches Tunnel 29 and the small community of Pinecliffe at just over 8,000 ft as it winds through the tightest curve on the Moffat Road at 12 degrees. #5 ha... (more)
Part II Sand Train. An hour after this train passed through Coal Creek Canyon the westbound sand train crawled past the site of former Tunnel 28 on its journey towards the Continental Divi... (more)
After replacing the wooden bridge over South Boulder Creek with a more modern concrete panel bridge, the Ohio Crane that lifted the panels waits for a ride back to Denver.