Trackside on
THE MOFFAT ROAD
Trackside on
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Moffat Tunnel is equipped with large 9' diameter
fans, driven by 1500 horse power electric motors, that move approximately 450,000 CFM to
evacuate exhaust from the tunnel once a train exits the tunnel.
They also force fresh air needed by the engines of the next train into the tunnel.
Until the '80's, 19' and 21' diameter squirrel cage fans were used. The roar of the fans echoing through the valley is
incredible. If you're at the portal and the fans kick on, get your cameras ready once they
go off. (The fans do not run with a train occupying the tunnel.) Many thanks to Kenny Dunn, UP's Moffat Tunnel Supervisor, for the updated info on the fans. July 1997 (top) June 5, 1999 (bottom) |
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Westbound Amtrack approaching the east portal
of Moffat Tunnel. June 5, 1999 |
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UP #7149 and UP #7133 lead a westbound coal
empty at East Portal. June 5, 1999 |
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UP #7067and UP #6877 assist UP #7149 as end of train
Distributed Power Units (DPU's). June 5, 1999 |
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SP #328's DPU's entering Moffat Tunnel. June 5, 1999 |
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Founding members of the Association of
Railroad Foamers (ARF) at the first official social gathering at East Portal, CO. June 5, 1999 |
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Denver & Rio Grande Western #5365 in the West Portal of
Moffat Tunnel at Winter Park, Colorado. August 1996 |
...more images will be added as taken. For now, you may continue the journey into the Rocky's on the Moffat Road itself, on my Rio Grande Ski Train Excursion Pages.
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