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Rio Grande Ski Train Near Tolland on the Approach to East Portal and Moffat Tunnel. |
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Near Tolland |
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The train made a brief unscheduled stop when a shifted load detector was activated. Train crews walked the train and verified that all was well and we were on our way. It was reassuring to see the crew's concern to safety. |
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While we were stopped, a fellow passenger was kind enough to snap a picture of Jennifer and me. |
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Leaving Tolland and once again on our way to Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide. |
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Approaching the East Portal of Moffat Tunnel. This picture was taken through the double glass window of the car. Before entering the tunnel, all doors and other openings are closed to prevent toxic fumes from the engine's exhaust from entering the cars during the 15 minute trip through the 6.2 mile long tunnel. |
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One of the plaques on the right side of the East Portal Entrance, as seen through the window. |
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West Portal of Moffat Tunnel upon arrival at Winter Park Resort. The car shown is the Southern Pacific Utah. The last three cars in the set were Club Cars bearing SP identification. |
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Another picture of the West Portal |
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View of the couplers, hoses, and boots which link the cars together. |
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