This group deals with history, questions, sightings, photo locations, etc. for rail fans for Colorado railroads as well as nearby and connecting rail lines in Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico and Utah. Areas of interest include Denver, the former Rio Grande (UP) Moffat and Tennessee Pass, BNSF/UP Joint Line, BNSF Twin Peaks Sub, Raton Pass, BNSF Brush Sub and BNSF Front Range Sub, UP Greeley Sub, UP Limon Sub, Cheyenne/Sherman Hill, museums (Durango & Silverton, Cumbres & Toltec, Georgetown Loop), shortlines (Great Western/Omintrax, San Luis Rio Grande, Kyle), and forgotten/fallen rail lines just to name a few!
Photo at right:
The Rio Grande Heritage Unit was actually released from its captive night service on the Joint Line! Working as a mid-train swing helper, UP 1989 returns to town on the CSMTV9-28 on March 30, 2009. Photo by Kevin Morgan.
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