Eastbound%Coal Train         
SD45 5334, GP40-2 3125, GP40 3069 and GP30 3026 lead an eastbound AEPX coal train into the Tennesse Pass tunnel; 10,212 feet above sea level. Six more geeps are 30 cars back in the 45-car train. The helpers were added at Minturn, 20 miles away and 2400 feet lower; and will be cut out at the other end of the tunnel.
Date: 8/9/1978 Location: Tennessee Pass, CO Views: 1050 Collection Of:   Michael Palmieri
Locomotives: DRGW 3026(GP30)    Author:  Michael Palmieri
Eastbound%Coal Train
Picture Categories: Scenic,Tunnel,Action This picture is part of album:  D&RGW
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Bernie Feltman General Very nice photo 8/27/2010 3:06:36 PM

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