Railfanning The Moffat Route January 2016
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Channel: Nick Valdez · 2016 · Autos & Vehicles
On January 16th, I headed North to go meet some freinds and go hiking near the entrance to Coal Creek Canyon along the D&RGW's once famous Moffat Route through the rockies. During the conclusion of our hike, we were able to catch just one train; as declining coal traffic levels at the time of this filming brought very low levels of action to this section of the UP. From high up on a hill just inside the entrance to Coal Creek Canyon, we film this empty westbound coal train, as it snakes it's way past Blue Mountain Road, across Highway 72, and up towards Plain. There were several units Dead-in-tow at the head end, and I believe this was in an effort to clean out the Burnham Shops, as they were to be closed soon. It was a very special spot to film on a very cold winter's day. Rate. Comment. Subscribe. ENJOY!!! Copyright Nick Valdez Railroad Photography 2016.
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