BNSF Abo Canyon

[mrjunction]

Hi all,
Last Weekend I traveled to the Albuquerque area to attend a wedding.I found enough extra time to travel out to Abo Canyon and take some photos. They were taken between West Sais and Bridge #1 heading into the single track Abo Canyon Area on the early morning hours of April 5 and 6.The Big Horn sheep were an added bonus.I believe I have provided a link to 36 images via a Photobucket link.They should be in a slide show format. Enjoy........I sure enjoyed taking them. Randy

http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/mrjunction/Abo Canyon/?albumview=slideshow

 

[geophil]

Enjoyable indeed. Thanks a lot.

 

[collinsl]

Very nice! Looks like a busy section of line there.

 

[mrjunction]

Busy Indeed

Very nice! Looks like a busy section of line there.

Busy Indeed!
This is the last section of single track on the super-busy BNSF transcon from Chicago to LA It is quite a bottleneck,and has a constant parade of trains.BNSF is in the process of double-tracking it,but there are many bridges and hills in the way.In the photos showing the bridge,if you look in the background,you will see construction supplies being stockpiled.Regards,Randy

 

[Midland]

You lucky fellah! You've got some excellent shots in that line up, congratulations. I can practically hear the rattlers and gila monsters slithering about in that desert! :hehe:

What freaks me out about your shots is that I recognise every location; except that I've never been there! I've just driven the TRS version many times now. I guess it's testament to the brilliance of the TRS creators; well done.





Cheers

Nix

 

[mrjunction]

Dermmys Clovis Sub

You lucky fellah! You've got some excellent shots in that line up, congratulations. I can practically hear the rattlers and gila monsters slithering about in that desert! :hehe:

What freaks me out about your shots is that I recognise every location; except that I've never been there! I've just driven the TRS version many times now. I guess it's testament to the brilliance of the TRS creators; well done.





Cheers

Nix

I know what you mean!!! this is a testament to the accuracy of Dermmys BEAUTIFUL Clovis sub route.I was inspired to seek out this location after seeing that Route.I spent much time on Google Earth plotting exactly where I wanted to be.The only issues were whether there were locked gates or if the gravel and dirt roads would accommodate me and my Mini van.It was four miles in on a relatively easy to drive dirt road and a little bit of hiking!Once I reached that Quartz rock overlooking that sweeping curve and bridge #1,I had a smile from ear to ear.I must be a total geek!!!!Regards,Randy

 

[backyard]

The Sheep, need to be on the DLS...

8) Very well taken, every pic is great...Thanks!

Strangely familiar...though...

 

[Dermmy]

beautiful photos mrjunction, and thanks for yours and Nix' comments - greatly appreciated!

Andy