A UP coal load descends the Moffat Route toward Arvada Colorado, passing through Tunnel One, (left of center) before rounding the curve over Colorado 72 and through Blue Mtn. crossing on March 4, 2012. Photo: Kevin Morgan |
Thursday, March 15, 2012
POTD - An experiment with good results
Sometimes a photographer takes a leap of faith with his audience and tries something new. Kevin Morgan, no stranger to CR's POTD, took such a leap with this shot. Kevin confesses, "This was one of those unplanned shots that just kind of happens sometimes!"
Tags:
coal,
Kevin Morgan,
Moffat Route,
POTD,
Tunnel,
Union Pacific
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
POTD - In the sticks for a winter special
Kevin Madore, whose photo of the E&P #4 was our POTD yesterday returns for a double today with a photo from earlier in 2011. Rockwood is becoming a popular haven for photographers of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in all seasons, not just summer. A quick hop down the rails got Mr. Madore this fine photo of what he calls "the chocolate plume from D&RGW 478." Couldn't have said it better.
Former D&RGW K-28 #478 rolls through the brush near Rockwood, Colorado on its way home to Durango with a winter steam charter on February 21, 2011. Photo: Kevin Madore |
Tags:
Durango and Silverton,
narrow gauge,
POTD,
steam
Location:
Rockwood, near Durango CO, USA
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
An Amtrak Newbie Falls In Love With the Rockies on the CZ
A Washington DC writer travels the Capitol Limited and California Zephyr to Nevada and San Francisco. Her trip was, in my own experience, a typical, positive one. The story is captivating and enjoyable reading.
Tip o' the Hat: Robert Brewster
Tip o' the Hat: Robert Brewster
Tags:
Amtrak,
California Zephyr,
passenger
POTD - Is it real, or is it a painting?
Kevin Madore of Massachusetts caught the Eureka & Palisade engine #4, the Eureka, on the bridge leaving Silverton one bright August afternoon during the D&S railfest last year. The photo is so ideal, it could pass for an oil-on-canvas original. It doesn't get much better!
Extra No 4 crosses the Rio de las Animas on its way out of Silverton for the return trip to Durango with her diminutive train and a beautiful white crown of steam on August 20, 2011 Photo: Kevin Madore |
Tags:
Durango and Silverton,
extras,
narrow gauge,
POTD,
steam
Location:
Silverton, CO, USA
Monday, March 12, 2012
Checking In
Back in (coal) Black
Boy oh boy. I wish I could say I was in some exotic location, blogging about so-and-so's steam special and what a blast I'm having. It's not all that glamorous to say I've been weathering my illness and playing Minecraft. Oh well. The coffee's nice and the nursing staff at my exclusive convalescence location is quite friendly and accommodating. Still, all things being equal, I'd rather be in Durango.
Boy oh boy. I wish I could say I was in some exotic location, blogging about so-and-so's steam special and what a blast I'm having. It's not all that glamorous to say I've been weathering my illness and playing Minecraft. Oh well. The coffee's nice and the nursing staff at my exclusive convalescence location is quite friendly and accommodating. Still, all things being equal, I'd rather be in Durango.
Tags:
Amtrak,
CDOT,
In the Roundhouse,
Kevin Morgan,
POTD
Monday, January 30, 2012
Chieftain: A Day At the Museum
I just read a very good "local living" article floated by the Pueblo Chieftain. It describes a day at the Colorado Railroad Museum and, if you've ever been there, you might find yourself remembering along with the author.
Visit the Chieftain article, or visit it in a new window.
Visit the Chieftain article, or visit it in a new window.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Knott's Celebrates 60 Years
Photo by Mark Rightmire, The Orange County Register |
Tags:
Denver and Rio Grande Western,
Galloping Goose,
heritage railroad,
history,
Locomotive,
narrow gauge,
Opinion,
Out of state,
passenger,
Preservation,
Rio Grande Southern,
steam
Location:
Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA, USA
Friday, January 6, 2012
Death of Young Railfan Pinned On Bullying By Schoolmates
Editor's note for younger readers: The following story deals with the death of a 13 year-old by suicide. For younger readers, I recommend you discuss the issue with your parents, pastor or another counselor before reading this post or it's related links.
Now, to proceed...
Tags:
Departing,
Opinion,
Out of state,
Union Pacific
Location:
Cheyenne, WY, USA
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