A westbound Santa Fe intermodal train races an impending storm across the plains south of Raton, New Mexico. A matched set of five SD40-2’s is more than enough power for the 43-car train.

Having passed through the highest point on the Santa Fe, this piggyback train is now making its way down the 3 percent grade from Raton Summit to Raton. Today’s train has five SD40-2’s and 43 ... (more)

Five Santa Fe SD40-2's make a westbound assault on Raton Pass at Galinas. Today's train has 43 piggyback cars.