http://www.drgw.net/gallery/main.php http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/EB_Plain_snow_001.jpg.html 33589 The flatirons below Eldorado Mt have long provided a dramatic exit from South Boulder Creek Canyon. Here an eastbound manifest pops out of Tunnel 2 as it approaches the west switch of Plain siding on a snowy February morning in 1974. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5338_Crescent.jpg.html 33593 Up just west of the Crescent crossing in July 1975, here's three SD45's (5338, 5323, and 5334) working uphill with another westbound. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5338_Crescent_2.jpg.html 33596 The three SD45's roar by our location at Crescent crossing. This is the same train seen climbing to Tunnel 1 in the Denver to Plainview album. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5338_Crescent_3.jpg.html 33599 Extra 5338 swings around the curve towards the west switch of Crescent siding. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/01460_Crescent.jpg.html 33602 The 01460 brings up the markers of X5338 at Crescent in July of 1976. Denver Water Board's Gross Reservoir can be seen in the distance. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5771_Crescent_CO.jpg.html 33605 In February of 1976, we see the 5771 leading a short Rio Grande Zehpyr upgrade near the east switch at Crescent,CO. Winter consists were often short as few rode the train during the colder months. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5356_Crescent_2_77.jpg.html 33608 A trio of tunnel motors, led by the 5356 are hard at it as they work upgrage at Crescent in February of 1977 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3102_Crescent_001.jpg.html 33611 A cloudy day in July of 1975 finds the 3102 and five other units struggling over the Crescent road crossing with a heavy westbound. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3101_Cliff.jpg.html 33614 D&RGW 3101 is seen here with the 3129 and another unidentified GP40(-2). It's just west of Pinecliff with this manifest, crossing the small bridge just after the South Beaver Creek Road crossing. Taken in August, 1975. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3096_Helper_Cliff.jpg.html 33617 GP40-2 3096 and a GP30 are keeping the slack bunched on X3101 in August, 1975. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3006_E_Portal.jpg.html 33620 An interesting mix of four axle power leads an eastbound load across the East Portal Road viaduct just below East Portal in July, 1974. Todays consist finds the 3006 leading 3049, 3023, 3052 and the 3103. This is the same train as seen in the next view. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/drgw_3006_pinecliffe_co_jul_1975_000_1664x2560.jpg.html 33623 Here's something that we'll never see again - a loaded coal train with two GP30's, a GP35, a GP40 and a GP40-2 on the front. Lead by DRGW 3006, this train makes its way downgrade just east of Pinecliff in July of 1974. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/drgw_5331_pinecliffe_co_jun_1975_000_2240x1312.jpg.html 33626 DRGW SD45 5331 and GP40 3074 lead another westbound at Pinecliff in June of 1975. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5771_Cliff.jpg.html 33629 RG 5771 winds upgrade with #17 at Cliff on a rainy morning in August of 1973. In a few years, the lodgepole pines in the foreground would grow enough to make this shot increasing difficult. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3102_CLIFF_1.jpg.html 33632 D&RGW 3102 approaches the east switch of CLIFF siding with a heavy westbound in May of 1975. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3102_4.jpg.html 33635 Extra 3102 approaches downtown Pinecliff in May of 1975. Assisting the lead GP40-2 are the 3048, 3060, 3030 and 3085. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5320_Cliff.jpg.html 33638 SD45 5320 leads a westbound through Cliff in May of 1974. The 40 foot boxcar era is still in evidence just behind the power. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/01517_Cliff.jpg.html 33641 The rear of extra 5320 clatters over the west switch at Cliff with cab 01517 bringing up the markers. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5335_Cliff.jpg.html 33644 Another eastbound, this time with the 5335 up, eases downgrade at Pinecliff in June of 1976. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/5324_Cliff_2.jpg.html 33647 Here we see SD45 5324W crossing South Boulder Creek near the west end of Cliff siding on May 9, 1974. The vehicles are parked along SH 72. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3104_Cliff2.jpg.html 33650 Helpers 3088 and 3104, along with cab 01511 bring up the rear of X5324 at Cliff2 5-9-74 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/drgw_5771_tolland_co_jul_1974_000_2456x1624.jpg.html 33653 Here's the westbound RGZ again, crossing over the East Portal Road on the S-curve west of Tolland, CO. In the lead is, of course, the DRGW 5771, on this July 1974 day. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/Scan20171738_1_Tolland_9_21_78.jpg.html 33656 Looking East high above the South Boulder Creek valley we see 738-1 passing the early fall color at Tolland on 9-21-78 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/738_1_Helper_Tolland_9_21_78.jpg.html 33659 The helper of the 738-1 at Tolland 9-21-78. The train originated at Castle Gate, Ut and is destined for Metropolis, IL via the BN. It often ran in two sections between Helper, UT and Denver. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3115_Tolland_12_73.jpg.html 33662 In December of 1973, five units, led by the 3115 cross S. Boulder Creek just east of Tolland. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/01476_Tolland_4.jpg.html 33665 Caboose 01476 brings up the rear of X3115W in December of 1973. The curved pile trestle would last for another 30 years until replace by the Union Pacific. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3113_Tolland_12_73.jpg.html 33668 Winter is starting to take hold as X3113 climbs upgrade at Tolland in December of 1973. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3113_Tolland_2.jpg.html 33671 Snow is piling up on the Continental Divide as the 3113 works west at Tolland. A company dragline is first out in the consist. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/3097_E_Portal.jpg.html 33674 GP 40-2 3097 leads the 3043, 3045, 3100 and 3089 as they slam over the grade crossing at E Portal with a short, amply powered westbound work extra in September, 1974. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/01482_Tolland_001.jpg.html 33677 Cab 01482 brings up the rear of work extra 3097W. Judging by the displaced jointed rail and other detritus, it looks like the steel gang has recently been by. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/drgw_3094_eastportal_co_jun_1974_001_2528x1688.jpg.html 33680 Somewhere in the morning or early mid-day during June of 1974, DRGW 3094 (a GP40-2) leads DRGW 3059 and two other units on a westbound manifest right at the East Portal. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/drgw_3094_eastportal_co_jun_1974_000_2568x2040.jpg.html 33683 The train from the previous photo disappears into the portal... http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/CCEastoftheMoffat/drgw_01504_eastportal_co_jun_1974_000_1984x1592.jpg.html 33686 And finally, bringing up the rear with caboose DRGW 01504.