Union Pacific 9603 - A new DC to AC conversion engine leads a Westbound loaded coal train on the N. Fork Branch in Western Colorado. This shot was taken at milepost 39 (miles South out of Grand Jct) as it travels alongside the Gunnison River. This train originated at the W. Elk Mine and is heading to Long Beach, CA for export.
Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Class
C44ACM
Road Number
UP 9603
Line/Subdivision
N. Fork Branch
Location
Escalante, Colorado, United States
Date Taken
February 10, 2024
Date Uploaded
February 07, 2024
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Union Pacific 9603 - A new DC to AC conversion engine leads a Westbound loaded coal train on the N. Fork Branch in Western Colorado. This shot was taken at milepost 39 (miles South out of Grand Jct) as it travels alongside the Gunnison River. This train originated at the W. Elk Mine and is heading to Long Beach, CA for export.
I have been taking train pictures since the early 80's. Hired on with the Southern Pacific in 1994. Been a railfan all of my life:}
UP 9603 is a class C44ACM and is pictured in Escalante, Colorado, United States. This was taken along the N. Fork Branch on the Union Pacific Railroad. Photo Copyright: John Shine uploaded to Railroad Gallery on 02/07/2024. This photograph of UP 9603 was taken on Saturday, February 10, 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Excellent Photo John!