The 4014/844 duo departs Laramie in a cloud of steam, thanks to some overcast weather. In a few more minutes, the engines would be hard at work climbing Sherman Hill eastbound.

A loaded coal train leaves behind CTC signaling as it ducks under the signal bridges at South Littleton on the #1 track. The signal for the # 2 track is for a stack train that will cross over once... (more)

After meeting an eastbound BNSF mixed freight at Leyden Siding, the westbound California Zephyr passes the area know as Barbara’s Gulch or Chemical for the spur that was rail served.

The eastbound California Zephyr is rounding the final curve in Ruby Canyon, and in a few moments will duck through the short Ruby Tunnel.

After waiting in the siding for Amtrak #5 to pass, a unit sand train with a CN Unit 2nd crosses the small Barr Lake causeway, just as the sun breaks the horizon and lights the sky up orange.

A load of black diamonds emerges from the 6.21 mile long Moffat Tunnel, and passes a MOW worker sweeping out the switch points.

About 30 minutes before departing for the eastbound trip over Sherman Hill, 4014 and 844 build up steam in the cool morning air.

Shortly after 844 and water tender cut off the rest of the train, UP’s “Spirit of the Union Pacific” rests under the former Denver and Salt Lake steam era water tower.

Four GE products lead a mixed freight down the 2% grade to Denver on a sunny December morning. The snow on the plow gives a hint to the conditions at higher elevations, as the sun down here, doesn... (more)

A a sunny spring morning a pair of matched GEVO’s leads a loaded coal train a few miles South of Sedalia.

A southbound mixed freight with 3 matched GE’s up front has been forced to pause at Sedalia due to a a defect detector giving a reading of too many axles on the train. Now the crew must walk the w... (more)

In one of the most impressive displays of steam I’ve personally ever seen, the 4014/844 duo departs Laramie, beginning it’s assault on the famous Sherman Hill.

A mixed freight with 5 maroon HLCX Geeps in tow holds the main just short of the 0 St. Grade Crossing. The local is switching an industry on the single track about a mile up the line causing a min... (more)

After crossing the South Platte River, 844 and consist begin to slow down to pass through the town of LaSalle.

Nearly 4 months after the fatal derailment near Granite, crews are still working to clear up the remnants of 3 locomotives. 2 crew members lost their lives, a reminder of the dangers involved in r... (more)