A little something for the Espee fans out there as three ex-SP AC4400CWs hold things together mid-train on a Colorado Springs-bound coal train. Learn more at Railroad: Union Pacific
Locomotive: GE AC4400CW
Location: U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, USA
Locomotive #: UP 6214
Train ID: CNADR
Photo Date: May 28, 2009

UP 7256 brings up the rear on this southbound Martin Drake coal train as it works its way downgrade into Colorado Springs. Looks like Pikes Peak got some snow recently.

UP 7318 brings CSUX coal loads south through the Air Force Academy under the front range's two most recognizable features, one a national icon in the form of Pikes Peak and the other a regional ey... (more)