Under the Juke’s Tree

From under that famous tree in delightful Fall morning light the daily passenger train rolls up the grade for Cumbres Pass.

Rural Boulder County

Niwot, Colorado has a certain preserved rural quality to it. This northbound could easily be Chinese Red CB&Q SD9’s or a Colorado & Southern 2-8-0.

Seasons Collide at Olde Town Louisville

Southward on the Front Range through the snow coming down in rural Boulder County the Laurel Montana manifest kicks up the snow.

Fall Color at Coxo

The valley is echoing from the double header working up to Cumbres Pass on the Cumbres & Toltec.

Spring Sunshine and Snow

Eastbound through the Tolland valley over South Boulder Creek.

The Glory of Steam

The Union Pacific Big Boy has just leaned into its steam pressure amidst the most glorious of atmospheric conditions. Heavy snow and steam wrap around me and... (more)

Colorado River Majesty

In its most intense form and repeat visits at various times of the year, the iron in these rocks will play a ballet with the tertiary pallet. Union Pacif... (more)

In the Valley of Red

June late morning light commands the intense red color of the iron from the magic of Moab. Southbound for Potash the local makes its way down along the mig... (more)

Fall in the Valley

California Zephyr is just East of Tolland, Colorado on a delightful September morn along South Boulder Creek. Shot on Mavic Pro 2.

Pillows of Snow

HPVODEN1 is rolling through the horseshoe at Coal Creek Canyon past tunnel 1 through a delightful winter morning on the Moffat Road.

Last Train 5 until May

March 29th, 2020 was the last westbound California Zephyr for over a month on Moffat due to a crew shortage from COVID-19. Looking more like the Winter P... (more)

25th Anniversary

BNSF #6017 is leading the CBKMSLP110 west of Roggen, CO in the early morning sun.

25th Anniversary

BNSF #6017 is leading the BKMSLP110B over the classic Larkspur bridge on the Colorado Joint Line. Shot on Mavic Pro 2.

25th Anniversary

BNSF #6017 is leading the CBKMSLP110 through the Keenesburg curve shortly after sunrise on its first trip west. A classic Chicago Burlington & Quincy spot with... (more)

25th Anniversary

BNSF #6017 is leading the BKMSLP110B through Spruce, CO.