Amtrak’s California Zephyr threads 100-foot Tunnel 38 as it negotiates Gore Canyon approaching Azure, Colorado, on September 20, 2023. This scenic former Rio Grande main line is now Union Pacifi... (more)

UP 5857 (AC4400CW-CTE) leads an oil can train through Little Ten Curve as it begins the climb up the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Tolland Schoolhouse One of several oil trains each day running on the Moffat Road

Coal Loaded Eastbound Morning light plays with the snow and shadows along the Moffat Road.

Rimmed in Grande Gold Near Tolland Boulder Park is in the splendor of Fall.

Crude on the Flatirons Eastbound crude oil is working east through tunnel 4-2 on the Flatiron Range.

Amtrak engine #193 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr up the grade towards Big Ten Curve at Rocky, Colorado. The track will gain enough elevation to send the train 180 degrees back on the upper t... (more)

A westbound BNSF freight has just exited Little Gore Canyon and follows the Colorado River toward Radium, Colorado, on September 19, 2023.

UP 7871 works as the lone DPU motor as it brings up the rear of a 73 car empty St. James, LA to Wildcat, UT oil train at Coal Creek Canyon as it climbs the 1.8% grade between Blue Mountain Rd. and... (more)

An eastbound Union Pacific unit oil train slowly makes its way out of Pinecliffe, Colorado, into the rugged Tunnel District on September 27, 2023. Three units up front have the train in check, as ... (more)

Loaded oil train OXPSJ-24 is seen heading East through the small town of Rollinsville, Colorado on the Moffat Tunnel Subdivision. The train is running on a restricted speed due to track work and w... (more)

Amtrak engine #193 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr 5 train over the bridge which spans the highway running through Coal Creek Canyon.

UP 5857 (AC4400CW-CTE) leads an extra-long oil can train through Coal Creek Canyon and is about to enter Tunnel #1 while cars are still going through the crossing at Blue Mountain Road.

Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr has just exited Little Gore Canyon and is approaching Radium, Colorado, on the afternoon of September 19, 2023.

Amtrak’s California Zephyr treads through short-but-scenic Byers Canyon west of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, on September 18, 2023. This former Rio Grande route is now Union Pacific’s Moffat... (more)