Survivors

[HemiAdda2d]

I shot this stripped/boarded-up Geep 30 in the Coors brewery complex, in Golden, CO:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aan.jpg

Any more like her?

[William Cowie]

Next time you come down, I'll take you to one of the UP yards and show you their MOW train, that still has one of these. It looks a little better (emphasis on little smile.gif ). It's close to where they keep the ski train...

[Keith]

Here's the Good news, regarding the 3011.
She's propertry of the Colorado Railroad Museum!! In storage at Coors until the Museum gets the $$$ together to get the 3011 onto Museum proper.

William:
Make it a weekend, that both Hemi and I have open......and you can count me in for a trip down, digital camera in hand, with several Empty media cards!!

[HemiAdda2d]

Sounds like fun! At least the Geep isn't being scrapped...

[William Cowie]

Keith, you got yourself a deal! Jeremiah and I have started plotting a few spots worthy of attention. Where in Colorado are you from?

[HemiAdda2d]

Too bad I don't live in Colorado...
But I know a few NICE spots on Sherman Hill for railfanning.... Maybe we can get together to see UP fighting its way up the hill, and maybe a layout tour of the BN High Prairie Sub!

[Keith]

William,
I'm in Longmont. About an hours drive north of Denver. About the same from Longmont to Cheyenne.

Hemi,
Might actually look foward to that!! Have not been to Cheyenne or a railfan trip in years!! Haven't had a reason to go.

Last time I was up that way, a friend and I were bumming around. Ended up being physically harassed by someone who claimed to work for the UP, failing to provide proof when we asked for it, 3 times!! Said we didn't deserve to see it.
Anyway....Almost 2AM, think I'm gonna quit early today.

[HemiAdda2d]

There are a few really NEAT shots to be had on #3 track, and up at Dale Junction. One day, I would love to shoot Hermosa Tunnel.
If we do make a trip out of it, bring a windbreaker! tongue.gif

[HemiAdda2d]

Before I get too off-topic, here's another survivor, although banditized.. :(

http://www.railimages.com/albums/UP/abp.sized.jpg

[Keith]

Hermosa Tunnel would be a great place to go!!
Been to Cheyenne many times in the past, with a friend. Rare was the day there was NOT a breeze of sorts blowing!! Up there, who needs gasoline, just raise the main sail!! :D :D :D graemlins/LOL.gif
Although, the same can be said for the stretch of Hwy betwen Boulder and Golden. Which is the reason for the string of hoppers one sees fom the road, on the upper section of the Big 10 curves.

[HemiAdda2d]

Fun with photoshop!
This gem rolled into Cheyenne, on BNSF today:
Before:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aat.sized.jpg
After:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aau.sized.jpg

[Paul Liddiard]

The 5398 looks very good for a lease motor.
Too bad they have lined out the RIo Grande. That sort of thing shouldn't happen!!

[HemiAdda2d]

You're tellin' me!
Getting rid of that red line wasn't all that easy!

[Keith]

Well,
Lets be glad it wasn't any worse.
Could have scribbled out the name instead! Or blocked it out and painted over in some lovely, horrendous color!
Of course, if they wanted to do it the RIGHT way, they'd repaint what's necessary, by giving it a basic dip job in a LARGE can of black paint!! :D graemlins/LOL.gif

Keep in mind: MY opinion only.

[HemiAdda2d]

I almost wet myself when I saw that engine, then the red hit me, but it wasn't all that bad. tongue.gif

[BoxcabE50]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
Getting rid of that red line wasn't all that easy! I'm sure the task took some time. But it was well worth it! Looks great now!

:D

Boxcab E50

[HemiAdda2d]

There's still a bunch of these roaming the rails, but it's cool anyhow!

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aba.sized.jpg

[Paul Liddiard]

HemiAdda2d
That is a FINE looking photograph! I wish that there were even more than there are now.

[William Cowie]

As promised, Jeremiah, here's the survivor GP30 I talked about earlier, captured in Denver near the UP shops.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album09/abo.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album09/abp.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album09/abq.jpg

[Colonel]

It's sad when these locos retire and fade into history. When was this picture take William?

[HemiAdda2d]

Neat shot! When I go to Denver next, I hope to catch as many DRGW engines as I can.

[William Cowie]

Originally posted by Colonel:
It's sad when these locos retire and fade into history. When was this picture take William? Paul, yes that's true. However, it beats the alternative:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album11/aby.jpg

And, incidentally, this picture is taken say 200 yards away from the old GP30!

The GP 30 picture was taken less than a month ago, the deadline picture was taken this past January, I believe.

[William Cowie]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
Neat shot! When I go to Denver next, I hope to catch as many DRGW engines as I can. And I can show you a lot! Almost all unpatched, too smile.gif I think this weekend I'll finally be back in Denver (I'm holed up in Scottsdale AZ tonight). The wife says you're welcome to join us for a BBQ afterward. But I told her you don't eat meat... right? (Not!) :D

[Keith]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
There's still a bunch of these roaming the rails, but it's cool anyhow!

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aba.sized.jpg Hemi, and others,
I get to see the DRGW hoppers ALL the time!!
They plant 'em here in Longmont, for Valmont power plant in Boulder. Either a string of empties, or loads.
I've got photos of 3 DIFFERENT paint styles too:
plain Rio Grande, Rio Grande, the Action road, Rio Grande, the Action Railroad.
Would have to transfere photos from one computer to the other for posting, but I can add a few of thoem to my Rail Images gallery for those interested!

[Colonel]

Thanks William now wouldnt be fantastic if you could afford to buy one of those locos and have it shipped home then strip it out and build a shelf layout inside it :D

[William Cowie]

You can tell Paul lives in a mild climate! ;) :D

[HemiAdda2d]

Hehehehee.... smile.gif graemlins/LOL.gif
Indeed.
William, I love a steak anyday! :D
I took a shot of a Rio Grande hopper, this one with the 'Action Road' herald. Look for pics soon. I also have an MKT boxcar shot, a DRGW(B) F unit, Mopac buzzsaw and screaming eagle hoppers, CNW F unit and hoppers, and an ex-Rock grain hopper.

[HemiAdda2d]

The action road:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/abg.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/abs.sized.jpg

[Flash Blackman]

What is that behind the F7B?

[HemiAdda2d]

A UP tool car, for use with steam trips.

[Keith]

A few DRGW coal hoppers seen in Longmont!

The Action RAIL Road
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album45/aaa.sized.jpg

The Action Road

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album45/aab.sized.jpg

D&RGW
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album45/aac.sized.jpg

All can be seen sitting in Longmont at one time or another. Usually empty, but sometimes loaded. Store in Longmont, as Valmont, in Boulder, has no place to store loaded or empty cars. Gotta check my photos, see what else I have, of interest!

[ 10. April 2004, 05:52: Message edited by: Keith ]

[Keith]

Did some railfanning in Denver today, while trying to locate address for dropping off job application!
Found the following equipment, still in Rio Grande paint!!!
Check the ROCK ISLAND car just above DRGW gon!!

http://www.railimages.com/albums/keithhahn/acd.sized.jpg

Still around....the Rio Grande Jordan Spreader!!

http://www.railimages.com/albums/keithhahn/ace.sized.jpg

[William Cowie]

And look what I found today:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album09/abt.sized.jpg

I don't know about HO modelers, but for N scale DRGW fans, this is a significant locomotive. It is one of only two DRGW GP40-2's that match the recent Atlas N scale release. (The other is 3130.)

Below you can see a back to back shot of the radiator intake fans of #3129 and #3118, a typical DRGW GP40-2.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album09/abu.sized.jpg

For those interested in modeling it, I have a Webshots folder of shots I took today (with permission, I might add smile.gif ).

http://community.webshots.com/album/136369706wPpuGu

[Keith]

What I found today was caught between 52nd Ave cul-de-sac and the north end of the yard, just east of the Cargill grain elevator. All shot from what should have been public property, that I'm aware of! But, had no problems, so.........Gotta get out east one of these days!! No job.....No problem!!

[JASON]

Seeing all this DRGW really makes me wish I could move to Denver/Colorado.One day I will visit though.

[HemiAdda2d]

Come on down!
Denver is only 90 miles for me...........
Nice shots, William!
I LOVE that shot of 3129!!!! Very sharp paint still! graemlins/notworthy.gif
Although the UP folks chopped its light package from the nose....
:mad:

[William Cowie]

Although the UP folks chopped its light package from the nose....
:mad: [/QB]But this is how the good folks who came from DRGW responded to that:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album09/abv.jpg

Which gives us a....

... survivor with attitude!!! smile.gif

[William Cowie]

Hey Ketih and Jeremiah,

Are you taking tomorrow off to join me for a tour of two UP and BNSF yards in Denver?

http://www.denvernscale.org/show.htm

[Keith]

William,
I've been out of work, my choice, for the last 3 weeks!! Of course I'm coming down for the DRGW/BNSF tours in the morning!!!
Look for a red Toyota p/u truck.
Driver carrying 2 cameras - Digital and video, plus an original DRGW Hard hat!!

[William Cowie]

My hard hat is an original (and well worn) Alaska RR. Another red Toyota truck smile.gif See ya tomorrow!

[HemiAdda2d]

Friday morning? I have to work, and saturday, I'll be coming into town, but about noonish, for the N scale show.
Anyone else planning on going?

[William Cowie]

Hey Jeremiah,

I met up with Keith Hahn and John Widmar and we had an educational time, to say the least! I'll post pictures tonight and tomorrow morning.

My wife and I plan to be there from about two or three in the afternoon. We've signed up for the pizza dinner and after that we'll do the layout tour. I'm interested to see how far the DANS layout has come.

We made friends with some good folks from the Oklahoma N-Trak club and so we'll probably be hanging out at their layout for a good while. You have my cell phone number - give me a call around that time and we can meet up smile.gif

[HemiAdda2d]

Which layout are you referring to?
I am hooked up thru a friend to see Mike Danneman's DRGW layout that evening.... I'm SO EXCITED!!! http://www.trainboard.com/smiles/004.gif

http://www.trainboard.com/smiles/005.gif

[Paul Liddiard]

How was Mike's layout?
Can you give us a report?
Thanks

[JASON]

Originally posted by Keith:
William,
I've been out of work, my choice, for the last 3 weeks!! Of course I'm coming down for the DRGW/BNSF tours in the morning!!!
Look for a red Toyota p/u truck.

Driver carrying 2 cameras - Digital and video, plus an original DRGW Hard hat!! plus an original DRGW Hard hat

William,would you know where on earth I can find my very own original DRGW hard hat?

[ 30. April 2004, 14:30: Message edited by: JASON ]

[HemiAdda2d]

Originally posted by Paul Liddiard:
How was Mike's layout?
Can you give us a report?
Thanks With pleasure!
North Yard Tower:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asu.sized.jpg
A small portion of Mike D's fleet in the engine service area at North Yard:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/ass.sized.jpg
A bit blurry, low light, and I was running the train while my buddy took thses shots:
My BN-led train on Big Ten:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asn.sized.jpg
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asm.sized.jpg
BN 6772 approaching Clay (IIRC) siding:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asl.sized.jpg
Westbound empties at the overpass just before Tunnel 1:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/aso.sized.jpg
Exiting tunnel 1 westbound near Plainview siding:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asv.sized.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Not all of Mike's layout is finished, however:
BN 6772 eases through the Tunnel 27-29 area, approaching Pinecliffe:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asp.sized.jpg
A dead Geep 35, with the hood doors left open by an irate crew:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asq.sized.jpg
Nearing 9200- feet elevation, I guide my train cautiously towards Moffat Tunnel (not finished yet):
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/ast.sized.jpg
Last nut not least, Denver Union Station:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/jeremiahsiembida/asr.sized.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

I really want to get back to the Moffat line before it closes for maintenance....
I don't think I can, before shutdown...
I would love to railfan it in a few new spots, maybe with a trainboard-er! graemlins/222.gif

[Keith]

Being out of work yet, I've got plenty of time!!
Have done any railfnning over Moffat in a LONG time. I'm due for a trip up!!

Day and time is all I need!

[William Cowie]

Jeremiah, I need someone to show me how to get to the Tunnel, as well as the other spots like Big Ten. I'll trade you some good urban DRGW spots and throw in a bbq smile.gif Except for the 15th, name your date...

[William Cowie]

Back on topic... here's a DRGW survivor to go witht he GP-30 shown earlier (actually, they are on the same MOW train)

http://home.comcast.net/~williamcowie/RGcaboose.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Originally posted by William Cowie:
Jeremiah, I need someone to show me how to get to the Tunnel, as well as the other spots like Big Ten. I'll trade you some good urban DRGW spots and throw in a bbq smile.gif Except for the 15th, name your date... Except for the 15th?? That's the only saturday I have free this whole month, and it's only the second of the month!!!! Maybe I can do like Jerry Debene, and do a photo essay of where they all are! If you are not available for the 15th, it'll have to wait till the line reopens in July/Aug....

[HemiAdda2d]

The periods of the detours are June 8-15, June 23-30, July 8-15 and July 23-30.

[William Cowie]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
Except for the 15th?? That's the only saturday I have free this whole month, and it's only the second of the month!!!! Maybe I can do like Jerry Debene, and do a photo essay of where they all are! If you are not available for the 15th, it'll have to wait till the line reopens in July/Aug.... An essay like that would be great! Of course, it won't taste as good as a nice steak ;)

[JASON]

Hemi,
If you have anymore photo's of Mikes layout could you do us a favour & post them,I need another fix of this fine layout.
BTW would you happen to know how Mike built North Yard tower,looks fantastic,I guess he must have scratch built it?

[Benny]

Well...if I rememebr right...doors are usually left open on overheated units...so yes, the crew is probably Irrate and it probably is dead until it cools down!

That is nice modeling.

[HemiAdda2d]

Jason,
About all the good pics I had, I posted. Most were motion-blurry, and the others were just plain underlit, blurry, or something.
North Yard Tower was prolly scratchbuilt. I didn't ask...

[friscobob]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
The periods of the detours are June 8-15, June 23-30, July 8-15 and July 23-30. Interesting.....since both Craig Branch and North Fork Branch coal trains have to run thru Moffat, wonder if these trains will be detoured west to SLC, then east on the UP's Overland main thru Wyoming? Or will those mines just shut down due to lack of cars to load?

In either case, there's gonna be a lot of coal flooding thru Moffat down to Denver in the open running windows.

[friscobob]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
The action road:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/abg.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/abs.sized.jpg I've seen several of those hoppers on North Fork Branch coal trains (and I've even seen relettered Frisco hoppers as well!) during my stay in Grand Junction. Incidentally, the guy that is/was offering these in N scale lives up the Gunnison River in Delta, where the North Fork Branch splits off the Montrose Branch (and where these real-life prototypes still roll).

As for the F-unit, I think it would look better with the other Fs out at Golden, but that's just me.....I hate to see such an example of a great paint job be lost.

As for

[Paul Liddiard]

HemiAdda2d:
Thanks for the photos!! Man I would love to run some equipment on that layout...but I don't think my HO stuff would work too well.
That is a VERY nice shot of the North Tower.

Thanks again.

[HemiAdda2d]

Thanks, guys!
Bob, it is a shame to see the B unit rotting away, but I sure can't afford to restore it, much less ship it to Golden so they can!
Paul, thanks for the comments. I loved every minute of that op-session, and hope to do it again soon!

[JASON]

Thats really poor form letting that F unit rot away like that!Surely UP could donate it to RGM&HC? Imagin A&B F units rumbling around mmmmmm.

[HemiAdda2d]

It would be sweet to see it in action again, maybe pulling the Ski Train???

:D graemlins/wow.gif

[HemiAdda2d]

Update:
I have far too much on my plate to head south to hit the Moffat line on the weekend of the 15th, so it'll have to be the 22nd.
Good news for William! The 22nd turns out to be a pretty good weekend for this, in the first place.

[r_i_straw]

Here is a patch that is still otherwise in pretty good shape.
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/601/u16.jpg

[Stourbridge Lion]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
It would be sweet to see it in action again, maybe pulling the Ski Train???
Did someone say Ski Train :D
http://www.railimages.com/albums/Ski_Train/aaa.sized.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Yeah, I did say Ski Train!
http://www.railimages.com/albums/other/abr.sized.jpg

[Greg Elems]

We have a couple of patched GP40-2's working in Sparks Nevada currently. Over all, the paint looks ok but the dang yellow patch ruins it. I haven't seen any SD50's lately, how long ago did you catch the 9850?

Greg

[r_i_straw]

Originally posted by Greg Elems:
I haven't seen any SD50's lately, how long ago did you catch the 9850?

Greg I took that last month in Rosenberg, Texas. I saw it again a few days ago.

[HemiAdda2d]

Night shot, but cool nevertheless:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aby.sized.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Feast your eyes on this!
The Rocky Flats Local, as of 22 May 04:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/aaw.sized.jpg
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/aat.sized.jpg

[Paul Liddiard]

Big slobbering drops of drool!!!
Those are some nice shots of the local!!
I wish I could be there to take some photos of the trains!
Paul

[Sten]

Excellent shots guys graemlins/notworthy.gif graemlins/notworthy.gif graemlins/notworthy.gif
Makes me wish I was coming over this September instead of next September - oh well guess I'll have to drool over the pics I took while over there in Sep 2000 - which I will have to share once I get the net hooked up at home (on Inet cafe comp at the moment)

Jason currently has the disk if he can find it... graemlins/nono.gif

[Sten]

This little gem was at Roseville Yd in Sep 2000

http://www.railimages.com/albums/alexanderbrown/aah.sized.jpg

As to waiting until Sep next yr to go over couldn't wait that long so I'm flying over on the 27th Jul :D :D :D

[Stourbridge Lion]

http://www.railimages.com/albums/Cimarron_Station/aag.jpg

[Paul Liddiard]

There's a greeat shot of the 5305 in Royal Gorge paint in the thread "Excersion Line Locomotives". Nice to see an old Rio Grande unit is somewhat home rail colors!

[Keith]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
I shot this stripped/boarded-up Geep 30 in the Coors brewery complex, in Golden, CO:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aan.jpg

Any more like her?An update:

The 3011 and a matching COORS switcher are expected to be moved the Colorado Railroad property on Monday, Aug 2, IF I recall correctly.
Need to double check the date first. I'm now planning on taking that day off and heading down with camera(s) and getting photos and video of the move(s)!!

[Paul Liddiard]

Please psot photos when you get them Keith! I really love the Grande's GP30s!
Paul

[HemiAdda2d]

No kidding!
Until then, here's a few shots of some of my favorite colors:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/acw.jpg
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/acs.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/acx.jpg

[Keith]

Double checked the moving date earlier today.
Aug 2 is the day of moving!! I WILL be out at the CRRM quite early, to get photos of the DRGW GP30 moving in, as well as the retired COORS SW-8. Photos to be added to my Rail Images gallery when I get the chance. Hopefully tomorrow night!

[COERHistorian]

In the past year or so, here in Central Texas, I have shot two basically untouched D&RGW EMD SD50s. #5503 and 5507 looked to be in very good shape with only the mars lights missing.

Will have to fire up the scanner and scan those shots sometime. Both units were shot in Taylor, Texas last summer but I still see them occasionally.

[Keith]

It'll be next weekend now, before I can get to the museum for photos. Decided to sleep in yesterday and today. Until about 2:30PM!!

[Stourbridge Lion]

Ski Train
http://www.railimages.com/albums/Ski_Train/aac.jpg

[Keith]

Keep an eye out.
FINALLY managed to get to the museum today.
Got some shots of the COORS SW-8 as well as the Rio Grande GP30.
Definately going to require LOTS of work.

Here's a couple of the GP30:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/keithhahn/age.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/keithhahn/agb.sized.jpg


And a couple of the COORS SW-8:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/keithhahn/afw.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/keithhahn/afy.sized.jpg

[ 23. August 2004, 02:01: Message edited by: Keith ]

[HemiAdda2d]

Westbound on UP today out of Cheyenne, WY:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/adh.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

A well-abused, beaten DRGW gon, UP Cheyenne yard:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/adg.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Rail load on a flat, Cheyenne, WY:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/adn.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Ballast loads, awaiting crisis on a wreck train in Cheyenne:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/adr.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

A bad shot never the less, but most certainly a rarity around here:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/aef.jpg

[traingeekboy]

My wife is always bringing me gifts from her trips around colorado looking for photo subjects.

this time I got stuff that looked like this....
http://www.lexiphoto.com/photos/pueblo/pblow05.jpg

and this... http://www.lexiphoto.com/photos/pueblo/pblow03.jpg

But this is the real treat for me...
http://www.lexiphoto.com/photos/pueblo/pblow04.jpg

These are the last days for these types of paint schemes even if they are patched. It's sad to watch the slow extintion of these units. shoot em while you can!

[RED ROCK]

Nice shots there Geeky.

This car rolled by this morning.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/scottborden/aul.jpg

[Keith]

Came across these on Saturday March 12.
While watching switching action in Ex Rio Grande North Yard. Apologies for the posts in the way. No other access for clear shot.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/keithhahn/ajt.sized.jpg

Also saw this being moved, then removed from locomotive consist. Had some old ratty SP stuff hooked up to the front of the unit.

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album265/aab.sized.jpg

And a shot from the rear. Notice something unusual??

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album265/aac.jpg

[Alan]

Ditch lights on the rear?

[HemiAdda2d]

Long hood forward operation!
Neat stuff guys! Geeky, that Tunnel Motor is one of a very few (fewer than the Geeps in DRGW paint) TM's in DRGW paint, patched or not. Good catch!!!

[Keith]

Originally posted by Alan:
Ditch lights on the rear?Alan,
Not quite. Look higher!! Like the numberboards!Looks like they needed one fast and couldn't wait for proper board to be built.

[HemiAdda2d]

Here's an oddball, alongt the lines of DRGW 3118. Note the sharpied-in numberboards on this tunnel motor:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album21/aau.jpg

[traingeekboy]

Originally posted by William Cowie:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Colonel:
It's sad when these locos retire and fade into history. When was this picture take William? Paul, yes that's true. However, it beats the alternative:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album11/aby.jpg

And, incidentally, this picture is taken say 200 yards away from the old GP30!

The GP 30 picture was taken less than a month ago, the deadline picture was taken this past January, I believe. </font>[/QUOTE]I was just stumbling through here again and realized there were pictures from my neighborhood. I live about four blocks east of that yard. I even got to visit the yard sometimes because my Bro in law worked for UP. He never let me see too much though, he was too embarrassed for his work friends to find out I was a foamer.

[Paul Liddiard]

When did the 3118 loose its original number boards?

[William Cowie]

Originally posted by Paul Liddiard:
When did the 3118 loose its original number boards? Sometime before February 3, 2004...

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album09/aag.sized.jpg

And the tagging came afterward :(

[campp]

Keith, here's a sister unit, I think it is the 10103, but I'm not completely sure. My shot also has too much stuff in the way, and I sure wasn't going to tresspass!

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1379/DRGW_10103_Feb05.jpg
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album240/abj.sized.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Rocky Flats Local, D&RGW 3126:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/aic.jpg

[John Barnhill]

Here's an interesting survivor for ya in Brazil.
Ex DRGW SD40T-2 #5386. Check out the B-B trucks on this thing. Also believe it is now narrow guage.

BB40T-2 (http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=128282)

[HemiAdda2d]

Neat stuff!
I hear that the narrow guage trucks they use make the unit good for more tractive and dynamic braking effort as well.
Thanks for sharing!
And an external-mount MARS lite oin the nose; unique to under a dozen D&RGW Tunnel Motors!

[bravogjt]

Here are a couple of hopper shots that I took in Grand Junction, CO back in July. They are a little distant but I figured I would post them to keep this thread alive.
http://www.railimages.com/albums/benpeck/aab.sized.jpg

http://www.railimages.com/albums/benpeck/aac.sized.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Now's the time to catch these survivors..

UP issued a statement saying all former D&RGW units will be patched next time in the shop, without fail. With one Tunnel motor and a small handful of Geeps left, they are dropping fast!

[bravogjt]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
Now's the time to catch these survivors..

UP issued a statement saying all former D&RGW units will be patched next time in the shop, without fail. With one Tunnel motor and a small handful of Geeps left, they are dropping fast! That is a bummer! :(

[BoxcabE50]

So much for any true interest by them in "heritage." Bunch of phoneys.

graemlins/shakehead.gif

Boxcab E50

[HemiAdda2d]

Yeah, you got that right...
Just another megamerger corp. seeking to make its bankroll bigger at the expense of the model RR community.

On a brighter note, there can't be many of these left in premerger paint minus patches:
Sherman, WY:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/anr.jpg

[bravogjt]

Nice catch Hemi!

[Flash Blackman]

January, 1994, Dolores Yard, SoCal. How about a few SD45s? Maybe an SD40 in there?
http://www.railimages.com/albums/robertblackman/bqx.sized.jpg

[Wig-Wag LLC]

No SD40 there as DRGW only bought TM versions of them.

[HemiAdda2d]

Can't see the number, but it looks like a Geep 40...

[HemiAdda2d]

D&RGW MOW gons have an 'AX' prefix to the number, as illustrated here, in Monte Vista, CO"
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album22/age.sized.jpg

[bravogjt]

Here are some more survivors that I found in the Grand Junction yard. Sorry about the photo quality. I wish I had a better camera and a little more photography skills.

[William Cowie]

Caught a DRGW GP40-2 with a brand-new patch UP 1352. DIdn't have my camera with me (don't get out too often these days).

Can anybody tell which unit donated its identity for that patch?

[William Cowie]

Anybody? smile.gif

[BoxcabE50]

Originally posted by William Cowie:
Can anybody tell which unit donated its identity for that patch? D&RGW 3097.

:D

Boxcab E50

[William Cowie]

Thanks, Ken! graemlins/notworthy.gif

[HemiAdda2d]

One of the last surviving Geep 40-2's on the roster:
D&RGW 3100, at North Yard:
I caught him while on my way west to the Moffat Route, and stopped (read: bailed off the freeway, tires squealing) since I saw Aspen Gold from I-70....

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/anu.sized.jpg

[friscobob]

Originally posted by HemiAdda2d:
bailed off the freeway, tires squealing....

Sounds like a typical Denver driver to me......and I ran across (not literally) quite a few of these folks on I-25.

Good catch on that GP40!

[friscobob]

Bravogjt- those cars looked like they were in West Yard. The boxcars have been thre for quite a while (at least since 1999, IIRC).

Don't worry about quality- the fact you got these cars before they were Borged or scrapped counts first and foremost.

PS- it was just good to see the Uncompahgre Uplift in the background again......

[bravogjt]

Friscobob - Thanks for the compliments. Your right about those cars sitting in the west yard. I happened to see them sitting there as I pulled into the Justice Center's parking lot for jury duty. I know of another box car that is parked in Palisade that I will try to photograph soon.

[HemiAdda2d]

I caught those same boxcars at GJ from aboard #5:
http://www.railimages.com/albums/album71/aau.sized.jpg

[grande5771]

Hi all,
If you are looking for Rio Grande cars to shoot, there are still a few around on the western slope.

GJ: MOW Derrick and mates
Glenwood: MOW flat
Bond: MOW boxcars and such
P-Burg: MOW cars and such
Hayden: 40' boxcar
Kremmling: 40' boxcar
Tabernash: 50' boxcar

All of these were present this summer. Some could be gone by now. The San Luis Valley is rich with old boxcars converted to storage barns. There are also a lot of old RGMW trailers running about.

[bravogjt]

grande5771 - Welcome to the TrainBoard and thank you for the information. I want to catch some more D&RGW stuff before it is patched or becomes scrapped.

Hemi - Great shot!

[HemiAdda2d]

D&RGW Kansas nee Wilson McCarthy brings up the rear of the Ski Train at old Tunnel 28:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/anc.sized.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Another survivor rolls into Cheyenne:

http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/apa.sized.jpg

[bravogjt]

Good catch Hemi! It's too bad the punk artist had to ruin such a nice caboose.

[HemiAdda2d]

And rare, too; one of like 10?
I have shots of all the ones in Cheyenne...


http://www.railimages.com/albums/album62/ape.sized.jpg

[bravogjt]

Well I finally made it over to Palisade,CO and took a couple of shots of old box car #63174.

[HemiAdda2d]

Only 2 unpatched units remain... And D&RGW 3100, a GP40-2, has been 'placed' at Burnham... Seems a patch is imminent...
Get pics while you can!
Only 5371, an SD40T-2 will then remain unmolested... graemlins/shakehead.gif

[bravogjt]

I caught this one off of Highway 50 near Montrose, CO. She might be patched but at least she is not completely yellow.

[HemiAdda2d]

Time to send this one back to the top...
While on my last Moffat Route trip, I was determined to capture as many former D&RGW and D&SL signals as I could. The ones at Radium in particular are merely days from being removed, as their replacements are in place, and are facing perpendicular to the tracks... These signals date fromt he original CTC installation of the 40's. I also grabbed shots of the D&RGW signals on the Dotsero Cutoff, and points west, when I could.

East Tabernash, the beginning of 2% ruling grade for EB's on the run to Moffat Tunnel:
Check the original milepost!

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1036/EB_BNSF_Tabernash.jpg

[Keith]

Now's the time to catch these survivors..

UP issued a statement saying all former D&RGW units will be patched next time in the shop, without fail.

As I've heard, the last remaining T-Motor will NOT be patched!!
It will remain in its original DRGW colors until the end, what/when
ever that may be.

[HemiAdda2d]

Unsure of the final destination, but I heard that 5371 will be donated to a RR museum? Provo?

[TPWMAN]

Date: March 11, 2007 17:43
A Pleasant Surprise at Grant Tower
Author: GrandeGold
I stumbled across an old friend this afternoon in downtown Salt Lake City. Rio Grande 5371 was assigned to work UP's "Short Line Transfer" between Roper and North Yards. Old 5371 is definitely showing it's age, but is a welcome sight among so darn much yellow and gray paint.

James


From that other site

[HemiAdda2d]

Thanks, Windle!!

Always great to see Grande Gold!

Here's another vestige of the Denver & Salt Lake signals, at Fraser, CO; between Winter Park, and Tabernash:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1036/EB_BNSF_Fraser_3.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Crater, CO, on the Craig Branch (Crater Loops is directly behind me):

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1421/East_Crater.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

There's sure not many of these around...

Bond, CO:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1421/DRGW_sign_Bond.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Here's a sideboom outfit car in Bond, CO:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1036/DRGW_AX22711.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

East Glacier, MT:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1158/DRGW_hopper2.jpg

[bravogjt]

Nice catch Hemi!

[HemiAdda2d]

Thanks!
It was a painted-out rent-a-wreck, but still pure 'Grande! :)

[HemiAdda2d]

Difco Side dump:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/987/drgw_side.jpg

[bravogjt]

This was sad. Last Sunday I saw 3 of these hoppers painted as scrap. All good things must come to an end at sometime I guess.

Ben


http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/533/Srap_D_RGW_Hoppers.jpg

[bravogjt]

Here is a D&RGW signal for Hemi that is still in use in Palisade, CO. UP has changed a few already in the area. :angry:

Ben

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/543/East_Signal_Palisade_CO.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Nice catch! I tried to capture as many D&SL/D&RGW signals as I could when I was there 2 months ago....

Beautiful!

[bravogjt]

Thanks Hemi. I'll see if I can catch a few more.

Ben

[bravogjt]

A survivor spotted last week outside Hermiston, OR.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1542/A_Grande_Catch_Outside_Hermiston_OR.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Beer car? Looks like it to me. 62' long-ish?

[Triplex]

And between SOU and SSW cars, to boot. (Assuming those three illegible marks on the SP-scheme car are the reporting marks, that is). You wouldn't know it was 2007!

[bravogjt]

Here you go Hemi:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/543/Cameo_Signal.jpg

I signal from Cameo, CO.

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

Bond, CO:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1421/DSL_signals_Bond.jpg

[bravogjt]

West of De Beque, CO.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/500/Signals_West_of_De_Beque_CO.jpg

[bravogjt]

Recently I spotted two former Grande units operating in Fruita, CO and kicked myself for not getting a picture of them. I lucked out this weekend and caught both of them together in Montrose, CO coupled up to some wood chip cars.

Ben

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/Ex_Grande_Units.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/Ex_Grande_Unit_UP_1445.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/Ex_Grande_Unit_UP_1344.jpg

[HemiAdda2d]

Very cooool!

[JCater]

Recently I spotted two former Grande units operating in Fruita, CO and kicked myself for not getting a picture of them. I lucked out this weekend and caught both of them together in Montrose, CO coupled up to some wood chip cars.

Ben

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/Ex_Grande_Units.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/Ex_Grande_Unit_UP_1445.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/Ex_Grande_Unit_UP_1344.jpg

Seeing these is like seeing two old friends! When I lived in Montrose I would take my son to watch switching ops every chance I could. It was great fun and the train crews were really super nice folks! Anyone know where these units are currently?

[bravogjt]

Seeing these is like seeing two old friends! When I lived in Montrose I would take my son to watch switching ops every chance I could. It was great fun and the train crews were really super nice folks! Anyone know where these units are currently?

Believe it or not I just took the pictures of these units in Montrose, CO on 2/10/08. I have seen them working between Grand Junction and Montrose for the last two weeks or so. It brings back memories of the good old days seeing both of them coupled together moving freight without a yellow unit in the mix.

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

Sparks, NV:
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1050/DRGW_royal_gorge_2.jpg
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1050/DRGW_royal_gorge.jpg

Boomtown, NV:
Close, but no cigar…

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1050/close_but_no_cigar_at_Boomtown.jpg

[bravogjt]

Sweet catch Hemi!

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

That was such a luck shot--the night shots were easier to get, but thursday, I had a 2 hour block of no classes, so Greg Elems and I met up again. We headed west to catch a V-train and possibly a manifest. What we caught was the Snow Train heading west again. The timing was pretty tight, but it all worked out pretty well. Now, if I only had fired the shutter a split second earlier, I could have had the power in the shot, too. Razzenfrazzen weed filter!

[JCater]

Was in Montrose Friday and Saturday working on getting the new office set up...as you can see it was not all work!

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_020.jpg
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_022.jpg
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_023.jpg
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_026.jpg

[JCater]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_030.jpg
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_031.jpg
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_033.jpg
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/530/Spring_break08_041.jpg

[bravogjt]

Excellent shots Mr. Cater! Where in Montrose did you go to get that close to the action? I ended up shooting from across Highway 50.

Ben

[JCater]

Excellent shots Mr. Cater! Where in Montrose did you go to get that close to the action? I ended up shooting from across Highway 50.

Ben

There is a business just off main with a large parking lot next to the tracks. I pulled in and no one seemed to mind. Also if you go down by the wood chip cars, cross the tracks and there is a big open lot that abuts the RR right of way. I stay well enough back that I am not trespassing but I can get close enough for some good shots.

[bravogjt]

There is a business just off main with a large parking lot next to the tracks. I pulled in and no one seemed to mind. Also if you go down by the wood chip cars, cross the tracks and there is a big open lot that abuts the RR right of way. I stay well enough back that I am not trespassing but I can get close enough for some good shots.

Thanks for the information!

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

Great shots! The MARS lites are still installed on that one unit--shocking, given the current date! Most have been removed and patched over.

[coloradorailroads]

Everytime I see a mars light now, it's like I'm some kind of an insta-foamer. :tb-biggrin: God help the people in the car with me if I see one, because that's an hour right there.

[bravogjt]

Some surviving Grande things in and around Glenwood, CO.

U.P. may have painted over the Rio Grande on this bridge but you can still make out the Grande name:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Rio_Grande_Bridge_5.jpg

Same bridge but taken from the Storm King Mountain trail:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Rio_Grande_Bridge_6.jpg

Another Grande bridge located near the one above:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Rio_Grande_Bridge_4.jpg

Here is one near downtown Glenwood Springs:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Rio_Grande_Bridge_1.jpg

Ben

[bravogjt]

Here are a couple of shots of another bridge in Glenwood Springs:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Rio_Grande_Bridge_2.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Rio_Grande_Bridge_3.jpg

Ben

[bravogjt]

Grande fans should also check out the museum in the Glenwood Springs depot. Admission is only $2 for adults and kids are free. They have a small assortment of signals and one of two Rio Grande Speeders on display. The other Speeder is running and kept on the other side of town.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1632/Signal_-_Glenwood_Springs_Railroad_Museum_2.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1632/SIgnal_-_Glenwood_Springs_Railroad_Museum.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1649/Speeder_A136GJ.jpg

Ben

[coloradorailroads]

Sounds like a great idea! I'll be over there in a few months. Gotta get some gas money and my mortgage company doesn't like the collateral I'm putting up. :tb-wink:

[HemiAdda2d]

Very nice shots, Ben! That GS depot musuem closes about 15-30 inutes before train time, IIRC. The one time I was out there last march, they had just closed for the day, and Amtrak 6 was late, as usual.

Here's the lame interstate-side shot on that same bridge at Canyon Creek, CO:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1423/Amtrak_6_Canyon_Creek_1.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1423/Amtrak_6_Canyon_Creek_2.jpg

[bravogjt]

Sounds like a great idea! I'll be over there in a few months. Gotta get some gas money and my mortgage company doesn't like the collateral I'm putting up. :tb-wink:

Steve,

We lucked out and found a volunteer cleaning up in the shop around the speeder. He was very knowledgeable and hopefully he will be working there on the day that you arrive. If you have kids he will actually let them get in the Speeder and explain what all of the controls do.

Ben

[bravogjt]

Very nice shots, Ben! That GS depot musuem closes about 15-30 inutes before train time, IIRC. The one time I was out there last march, they had just closed for the day, and Amtrak 6 was late, as usual.

Here's the lame interstate-side shot on that same bridge at Canyon Creek, CO:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1423/Amtrak_6_Canyon_Creek_1.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1423/Amtrak_6_Canyon_Creek_2.jpg

Hemi,

You're to hard on yourself. Any shot with Grande history in it is a great shot in my book.

Ben

[bravogjt]

Here's a couple more survivors that I forgot to put in this thread last night. Some of you have already seen them in the Colorado U.P. Action thread.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1649/D_RGW_Hopper_12821.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1649/D_RGW_Flat_Car.jpg

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

This book (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Railroads-of-Colorado/Claude-A-Wiatrowski/e/9780896585911/?itm=2) I recently picked up at Barnes & Noble had some neat CO railroad ghost info. A note in there said David Moffat's private DNW&P car Marcia, named after his wife, was on display in Craig, CO. Can someone confirm?

[bravogjt]

This book (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Railroads-of-Colorado/Claude-A-Wiatrowski/e/9780896585911/?itm=2) I recently picked up at Barnes & Noble had some neat CO railroad ghost info. A note in there said David Moffat's private DNW&P car Marcia, named after his wife, was on display in Craig, CO. Can someone confirm?

Sounds like a road trip for me this summer!

[friscobob]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1304/100_1719.jpg

Shot this in Eugene, OR last year, a long, long way from Colorado.

[HemiAdda2d]

Wow, Uncle Pete sure moves stuff around.
Funny, since there's a strange engine with a number of 5371 in the UP Steam Shop..... Pics this weekend....

[bravogjt]

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1304/100_1719.jpg

Shot this in Eugene, OR last year, a long, long way from Colorado.

Nice catch!

Ben

[bravogjt]

Here is a picture of the top of a steel drum. According to the guy at the Glenwood Springs Museum it was found in the Salida yard. Any idea what they would have used it for?

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1656/D_RGWRR_Salida_Drum.jpg

Ben

[davec]

Everytime I see a mars light now, it's like I'm some kind of an insta-foamer. :tb-biggrin: God help the people in the car with me if I see one, because that's an hour right there.I can sure relate to you on that one. I thought I was the only one who had this problem! LoL!!:tb-biggrin:

[HemiAdda2d]

I wanna say lube oil. I have no clue, really!;)

There's 2 survivors in this shot, and not just D&RGW 16676; the D&SL-era signals still operate at east East Portal:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/633/DRGW_16676_East_Portal.jpg
Here is a picture of the top of a steel drum. According to the guy at the Glenwood Springs Museum it was found in the Salida yard. Any idea what they would have used it for?

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1656/D_RGWRR_Salida_Drum.jpg

Ben

[Keith]

Ben,
Let me print a copy and take it to a friend on Sunday.
I've got another N-Track module work session, so I can check then.
Friend is fuel track foreman for Rio Grande North Yard fuel tracks!

[HemiAdda2d]

Chip?

Prolly not the same guy. This guy is a hostler at North Yard.

[Keith]

No, not Chip.
I'm refering to Alan.

[bravogjt]

Ben,
Let me print a copy and take it to a friend on Sunday.
I've got another N-Track module work session, so I can check then.
Friend is fuel track foreman for Rio Grande North Yard fuel tracks!

Thanks Keith! I look forward to hearing your results.

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

More East Portal signals:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/633/East_Portal_signals_1.jpg


http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/633/East_Portal_signals_2.jpg


http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/633/East_Portal_signals_3.jpg

[bravogjt]

Great looking signals Hemi! Here is a Grande piece of history:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/P4190040.jpg

Ruby Tunnel at the beginning of Ruby Canyon in Western, CO.

Ben

[JCater]

Great looking signals Hemi! Here is a Grande piece of history:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/P4190040.jpg

Ruby Tunnel at the beginning of Ruby Canyon in Western, CO.

Ben

This is a fantastic area that I have not thought of in years. Did several archaeological surveys in that region. Is Ruby Reservoir near there?

[HemiAdda2d]

Ben, I have never seen Ruby Canyon, other than from Amtrak. Do you have any other shots on Ruby?

[bravogjt]

This is a fantastic area that I have not thought of in years. Did several archaeological surveys in that region. Is Ruby Reservoir near there?

I do not believe so. The only water that I am aware of is the Colorado River. But then again I could be wrong. I will have to dig out a map.

Ben

[bravogjt]

Ben, I have never seen Ruby Canyon, other than from Amtrak. Do you have any other shots on Ruby?

Hemi,

I have a couple of shots uploaded and will post those soon. I also have a few more to upload. Unfortunately they are only pictures of the canyon with track and a bridge. But that is a good excuse to rail fan the area this summer!

Ben

[bravogjt]

Here is a view of the track just north of Stateline Siding:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Ruby_Canyon.jpg

This is as close as I could zoom in on one of the bridges in Ruby Canyon:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Ruby_Canyon_Bridge.jpg

I'll try to upload a few more pictures soon.

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

Utaline Siding; very cool. How easy is the rim of the canyon, where you shot these great photos, to access?

[bravogjt]

Utaline Siding; very cool. How easy is the rim of the canyon, where you shot these great photos, to access?

Hemi,

Oops... You are correct. It is Utaline Siding. I access it through Rabbit Valley (http://parks.state.co.us/NaturalResources/CNAP/NaturalAreasInfo/AlphabeticalListing/RabbitValley.htm) which is approximately 4 miles from the Utah border. All you need is an ATV or 4 wheel drive to access the trails that lead you to the canyon rim. Several of the areas where I have taken pictures even have concrete tables where a rail fan can sit and wait for a train while eating some grub.

Ben

[bravogjt]

Here are a few more shots from Ruby Canyon.

This bridge is just east of the Ruby Tunnel:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Bridge_East_Ruby_Tunnel.jpg

Here are a couple of shots of Ruby Siding:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Ruby_Siding_1.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1633/Ruby_Siding_2.jpg

Ben

[bravogjt]

Look who showed up in Grand Junction yesterday:

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/U_P_3423_1350_3733.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/U_P_1350_Right.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1634/U_P_1350_Left.jpg

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

A little worse for the wear, but I'd be too, as old as this beauty is!;)

Thanks for sharing!

The Ruby Canyon shots are eaier than I imagined to access--check out the house track in the middle of the curve in Ruby Siding! Neat!

[JCater]

As I pulled through Montrose today I actually saw a Cotton Belt Engine leading one of the Rio Grande Engines...no camera of course!!

[bravogjt]

A little worse for the wear, but I'd be too, as old as this beauty is!;)

Thanks for sharing!

The Ruby Canyon shots are eaier than I imagined to access--check out the house track in the middle of the curve in Ruby Siding! Neat!

Hemi,

I hope to actually get some trains in my future pictures of Ruby Canyon. We'll see what this summer brings.

Ben

[bravogjt]

As I pulled through Montrose today I actually saw a Cotton Belt Engine leading one of the Rio Grande Engines...no camera of course!!

I've been in the same situation before. Bummer! Maybe they will keep both units working that branch for a while.

Ben

[bravogjt]

In my adventures I came across this scale test car in Thompson Springs, UT.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1649/RG_X-450_Scale_Test_Car.jpg

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

Sweet catch! Of the whole system that it could possibly be found, you found it on home rails!

[bravogjt]

Sweet catch! Of the whole system that it could possibly be found, you found it on home rails!

I was rather surprised too.

Ben

[Paul Liddiard]

According to the D&RGWM&HS this car was built in June of 1966.
I don't think there's any black paint left on it, LOL.
Glad to see it's still on the rails though.
PHL

[RFE]

Sweet catch! Of the whole system that it could possibly be found, you found it on home rails!

Its a 2 axle car so I'm guessing it has speed restrictions on it like maybe 25 MPH so I bet it don't get far from where its assigned just for that reason. They are not in big demand so I bet its assigned to a district or division like most MW equipment.

[Paul Liddiard]

This unit, although not a very good photo, was caught in Salt Lake City on Monday of this week.
Nice to see some D&RGW equipment still in revenue service.

PHL

[bravogjt]

This unit, although not a very good photo, was caught in Salt Lake City on Monday of this week.
Nice to see some D&RGW equipment still in revenue service.

PHL

Great catch! Be on the look out for the cars below. (I hope they were moved but not scrapped.:we-no:) U.P. has been cleaning up a lot around here lately and these box cars recently disappeared.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/526/P3180001.jpg

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/526/P1210010.jpg

Ben

[HemiAdda2d]

Cut Bank, MT:

http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/picture.php?albumid=218&pictureid=1816

[HemiAdda2d]

According to the D&RGWM&HS this car was built in June of 1966.
I don't think there's any black paint left on it, LOL.
Glad to see it's still on the rails though.
PHL


What a catch! A flying herald!

[SDP45]

Caught this one on the Eastern Washington Gateway, approaching Cement, WA late last month. AEX is The Andersons: The Andersons, Inc. - Rail Group (http://www.ande-rail.com/)

[HemiAdda2d]

Another 'Grande catch!