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July 12, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Union Pacific
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Approaching the grade crossing at Plain, the westbound MNYRO-12 is facing an eastbound coal load coming through Rainbow Cut. The manifest had been holding off the grade crossing so as not to block traffic until seeing the headlight of the eastbound in the distance.
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July 12, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain (DS024)
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Ski Train
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It can be a fun challenge to find places to shoot the Ski Train heading west in the morning light. I like this spot at Plainview. The cut on the east side of the tracks blocks the direct sunlight from hitting the lens. The morning sun does a nice job lighting up the side of the Ski Train as it is nearing the halfway point on the journey west.
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July 5, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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BNSF
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BNSF's eastbound Provo to Denver manifest awaits in the siding at Plain for the morning summer Ski Train. The train, right around 6,000 feet long, won't fit in the siding without blocking the grade crossing. In this shot, the train was pulling to the east end (as the Ski Train was getting close). Looks like the conductor got my picture while I got his!
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June 29, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Union Pacific
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BNSF will regularly run DPUs on their manifests that run on the Moffat. To the best of my recollection, before this train, I hadn't ever seen DPUs setup on a UP manifest. However, the sand being hauled by the MNYPH here is very heavy, so a single DPU swing helper cut in about 2/3 of the way through the train probably makes good sense!
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June 29, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Union Pacific
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One of the irregular freights that the Moffat sees these days in the MNYPH, which runs from North Yard to Phippsburg on the Craig Branch. It is usually distinguishable from the MNYRO and/or MNYGJ as it typically runs a near-unit covered hopper train. These hoppers are primarily loaded with industrial sand and lime for some consignees in Craig, CO.
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March 22, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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SDVDV-22
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One of the last Vista Domes that still sees regular service, the California helps to bring up the rear of the Ski Train as it returns to town. Looks like some people have the privilege of riding in the California (as well as the Utah and Kansas) on this particular day.
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March 22, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Union Pacific
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Got rail? For those unfamiliar with CWR (Continuous Welded Rail), here it is! Most mainline rail these days comes in quarter-mile stretches. The rail is pre-assembled (i.e. pre-welded) before being transported to its final destination on the ties, under a train! This is how the rail is moved around. Each rail you see on this train is one long, continuous piece of rail.
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March 22, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Union Pacific
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It's always nice to see SD40-2s running on the Moffat. They may not be Tunnel Motors, but beggers can't be choosy! This westbound rail train - the WCYBDR-21 - takes the siding at Plain to meet the Ski Train. The rail train originated in Cheyenne and headed for Bond. Looks like UP might be planning to replace some ribbon rail in the Rockies!
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February 16, 2008
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Kevin Morgan
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Plain
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Moffat Tunnel (UP)
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Union Pacific
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I wasn't sure how I'd like this "artsy" shot taken near the grade crossing at Plain. Turns out I like it quit a bit, actually. My aperture was set at the highest f-stop possible to try to get the slowest shutter speed possible. I like the knuckles sitting on the ground near the green maintenance shed.
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