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| Title: |
Ready |
| Description: |
The 4014 is ready to start its westbound journey, seen in the glint of early morning sun at Sharon Springs, a bit of sheen from last nights rain making the engine shine. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:52:16 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Panoramic scene |
| Description: |
The 4014 rolls west under the US 40 overpass about five miles west of Sharon Springs, one of the few places allowing such a view. Sharon Springs is in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:09:27 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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15 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Caboose west |
| Description: |
A quick run to the other side of the road yielded this shot of the trains caboose going away, framed by the chain link fence atop the concrete guard rail. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:12:01 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pacing |
| Description: |
Actually, gaining on him. The cadre of chasers was rather thin on this part of the journey, as were 150 plus miles from Denver, the nearest large city, to the west. To the east, a lot of....grassland. Were over 400 miles from Kansas City here, and 140 from yesterdays starting point of Hays. Wallace County Kan has a population of 1400 or so; Cheyenne County Co, 1745. It will be an easy chase day, even in a Winnebago. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:19:25 AM |
| Location: |
Sharon Springs, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ever changing |
| Description: |
One of the things I enjoy about the plains, aside from the expansive, wide open landscape, is the sky. It had rained about four hours the previous night, and that system was still moving off to the east, leaving a changing sky. It would become a feature for much of the days chase across eastern Colorado. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:29:58 AM |
| Location: |
Weskan, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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11 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rolling on |
| Description: |
The 4014 rolls on near Weskan, the last town in Kansas. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:24:30 AM |
| Location: |
Weskan, KS |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
11 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Windy day |
| Description: |
Another long view of the 4014 shows the smoke blowing off to the side as it fights the typical strong crosswinds in this part of the country, rolling under a big sky. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:35:18 AM |
| Location: |
Arapahoe, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
17 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
In full cry |
| Description: |
The 4014 is running hard and smoking as it passes a newly plowed field. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:38:13 AM |
| Location: |
Arapahoe, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
16 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Back to the chase |
| Description: |
Having shot the train at a road crossing, Im back in action, playing catch up as the train rolls toward Arapahoe. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:40:16 AM |
| Location: |
Arapahoe, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Through town |
| Description: |
Arapahoe is a very small town. The grain elevators are the most prominent feature, as the town itself is only a couple blocks long. The 4014 approaches the reason for the towns existence as it rolls west. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/27/2024 6:41:58 AM |
| Location: |
Arapahoe, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
7 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Past the elevator |
| Description: |
Like just about every town out here, Cheyenne Wells has an elevator, about the only thing here of any consequence. The 4014 rolls past. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 4:53:00 AM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
More sky |
| Description: |
The clouds are getting tall behind the train as it rolls along US 40 near Cheyenne Wells. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 4:54:15 AM |
| Location: |
Cheyenne Wells, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rolling to a signal |
| Description: |
There is a siding to the east of Kit Carson, with the typical "traffic light" signal used by the western roads, on each track. This one is guarding the siding as the 4014 approaches. It will make an unannounced stop here. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 4:58:02 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
11 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Splitting the boards |
| Description: |
The 4014 splits the home signals at the west end of the siding east of Kit Carson. Note the Colorado flag on the pilot. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:01:07 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
14 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Heading to a stop |
| Description: |
The 4014 and train are clearing the siding switch westbound home signal at Kit Carson, and heading under the US 40/287 overpass, about to stop for a public viewing in town. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:13:02 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
8 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Flying the flags |
| Description: |
The Colorado and American flags adorn the 4014s pilot. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:15:40 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
6 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Under a cloud |
| Description: |
The 4014 gets underway after its public stop in Kit Carson as the clouds move in. The shadows will be temporary, as the sun will be back in charge at the next stop in Hugo, 45 miles on. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:22:01 AM |
| Location: |
Kit Carson, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
13 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Smoke and mirrors |
| Description: |
Well, lots of smoke, but no mirrors. The 4014 arrives at Hugo, where the train will make a 30 minute public stop. Dont know the reason for the smoke screen. There would be a similar display upon the trains departure. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:27:55 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
On display |
| Description: |
The locals arrive to see the train, coming from all around. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:29:36 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
14 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The crowd gathers |
| Description: |
Seems like just about everyone in town came out for the 4014, in a town that shows 742 population. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:43:56 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Blowing off |
| Description: |
The steam pressure has raised the pops as the 4014 is ready to move. It will blow this town shortly. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:46:17 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Smokin it one more time |
| Description: |
The 4014 lays down a pall as it gets ready to go |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:51:55 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Colorful |
| Description: |
There arent many trees out here in the high plains, but there were a few here at Hugo, and in color yet. I was able to get the engine passing a couple of bright trees as it departed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 5:58:03 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
11 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Laying it down |
| Description: |
The 4014 lays down a plume of smoke as it picks up speed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:03:12 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
14 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
4-8... |
| Description: |
The lead engine of the 4014 crosses in front of me as it gets out of town. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:04:31 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A little more color |
| Description: |
Theres just a hint of color in the cottonwoods as the 4014 rolls away toward Limon |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:07:09 AM |
| Location: |
Hugo, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Out of the trees |
| Description: |
I bypassed downtown Limon-its kind of a pest to get in and out of, and the tracks are on the back side of town, away from the highway-this is where US 40 rejoins I 70 to head into Denver, along with US 287 up from Amarillo-and I knew Id lose time against the train there, where there was no public stop. A few miles west, I found a side road with some trees, and caught the train rolling out from behind the ubiquitous cottonwood |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:13:28 AM |
| Location: |
Limon, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The whole shebang |
| Description: |
The entire train is seen at this spot a few miles west of my last photo, still only a few miles west of Limon, its four passenger cars, 11 freight and a caboose in tow. At this point, the line has gained over 2000 feet in elevation since leaving Sharon Springs. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:17:31 AM |
| Location: |
Limon, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Hay in the field |
| Description: |
They dont grow much out here, and what they do grow is mostly irrigated. This part of Colorado is on the western edge of the Oglalla Aquifer, which waters most of the area from north to south, between the Missouri River and the Rockies. Hay, however, is grass, which grows here naturally, a good fit for the semi arid climate-about 14" of rain annually-and is seen where there isnt grazing. A small section of hay bales greets the train near Agate. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:23:55 AM |
| Location: |
Agate, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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8 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
More train, less hay |
| Description: |
A wider view of the 4014 and train at Agate. As always in this part of the country, an elevator is in the distance. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:27:11 AM |
| Location: |
Agate, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Colorful cottonwood |
| Description: |
The cottonwood is a common tree here. It usually grows where there is underground water, a creek or pond. The leaves turn yellow in the fall, making for a good photo prop. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/28/2024 6:31:10 AM |
| Location: |
Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
More colot |
| Description: |
The 4014 passes two cottonwoods, displaying their fall color |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:17:02 AM |
| Location: |
Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
15 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Just the engine |
| Description: |
A close up of the 4014 as it passes through Deer Trail |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:23:26 AM |
| Location: |
Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
20 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
More color |
| Description: |
The 4014 rolls past a few more cottonwoods, and a silo. The town here is on the other side of the tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:26:43 AM |
| Location: |
Deer Trail, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The big stop of the day |
| Description: |
The stop that was posted on the UP Steam Programs website was here at Strasburg, where it seemed everyone for 50 miles around turned out. The 4014 arrives, seen from the Wagner St overpass, just west of the station site, and where there is a now isolated yard full of relics. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:29:27 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) PFE 1048(NW2) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
Tight view |
| Description: |
A closer in look shows the crowd, as well as the lift truck, and some of the odds and ends that are now land locked here: a box car, a stock car, a former PFE NW 2, and tucked in behind the silos, a pair of DRGW reefers, one of which can be seen to the left of the silo. It seems all of Strasburgs 1402 residents are in attendance. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:40:56 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
PFE 1048(NW2) UP 9625(C44-9W) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
13 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
On display |
| Description: |
The assembled crowd looks over the 4014 and train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:44:42 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) PFE 1048(NW2) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
So slowly |
| Description: |
The time has come for the 4014 to roll out to its final stop in Denver. The crew, mindful of the large crowd at close quarters, moves up very slowly as it splits the sea of humanity before it. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:51:06 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 9625(C44-9W) PFE 1048(NW2) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Still at a crawl |
| Description: |
The 4014 slowly makes its way through town, still alert for the many locals who line the tracks taking selfies and phone videos. The scene has now expanded to show some trailers, two of which are ex DRGW. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 5:59:39 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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12 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
About to go under |
| Description: |
The 4014 approaches my perch on the overpass, and is now starting to pick up speed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 6:03:50 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
16 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Engine and town |
| Description: |
The 4014, flying the Colorado flag, rolls past the town of Strasburg as it now gains a little more speed. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 6:08:14 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) |
| Views: |
21 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The power and the glory |
| Description: |
The power, the protect engine, and the one getting the attention, the 4014, roll away, having now passed under the bridge. The chase is on for those who can get out-the road is two lane, accessing the I 70 ramp, but the congestion was pretty bad. If you werent parked near the top, you didnt have a chance at chasing the train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 6:14:49 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
14 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Away |
| Description: |
The last group of townfolk are in a photo line as the train leaves town, throwing a plume of smoke as it goes. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 6:18:56 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
10 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Heading for the mountains |
| Description: |
The 4014, dwarfed by the landsacape, now gets a roll on toward Bennett, the next town west, and Denver. At left is I 70, and in the distance, the Front Range looms in the haze, 40 miles to the west. |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 6:26:18 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 9625(C44-9W) |
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9 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The NW 2 |
| Description: |
In some of the photos taken at Strasburg, a switcher could be seen, This is that engine, Pacific Fruit Express 1048, which is on a siding that is now landlocked, the UP having removed the switches years ago |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2024 Upload Date: 12/29/2024 6:37:12 AM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, CO |
| Author: |
Tom Beckett |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
PFE 1048(NW2) |
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23 Comments: 0 |
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