The second train for the day works upgrade at Tunnel One while making it's way towards Hayden after a two hour load out time in the mine.
The engineer of this east bound loaded ore train notches it out a couple times to maintain track speed while passing DeBois Ranch which is between Kearny and Hayden Junction.
Ex C&O/CSX GP39 504 leads today's mine runs as the second train of the day eases through Riverside, Az. The train is seen between Ray Junction and Tunnel Two.
Ex C&O/CSX GP39 504 leads today's mine runs as the second train of the day gets under way. The engineer has the trio of GP39s in full dynamics as the train approaches Ray Junction with 42 loads on... (more)
Two GP18s and a GP9 are seen heading back to Hayden Junction on the Smelter Spur with the "Unit Train" after switching the smelter plant.
CBRY GP39-2 403 and two mates stand at Hayden Junction after being serviced, meanwhile the consist awaits the arrival of the mine run. Crews will swap power so that the consist are rotated and rec... (more)
A empty CBRY ore train drifts into the mine and away from the photographers grasp. Within the next hour and half the train will be loaded and readied for another trip to Hayden.
CBRY GP39-2 501 leads a now empty train away from the dumper as it makes it's way back onto the main and towards Hayden Junction where the crew will perform a break test before continuing back to ... (more)
CBRY GP40 301 gets some attention at the carriers shop in Hayden, Az. This is the only GP40 on the roster and is right at home with some of the former CSX GP39s as the unit is a ex SCL/CSX veteran... (more)
The east bound 08:30 loads are seen passing through Hayden Junction while making the last up hill climb before arriving at the dumper.
East bound 08:30 loads seen between Kearny and Hayden Junction Az.
After winding it's way out of the Kelvin and Riverside area, this east bound ore load kicks it up to track speed through the middle of Kearny, Az.
The last light of the day finds the unit train heading up to the mine.
The "unit train" rolls down the line from the plant to Hayden Jct.
