Finally got to see the "Santa" paint scheme at the famed Parkdale curve. I had been out here in 2022 when the unit debuted, but at the time, they weren't going all the way up to Parkdal... (more)
Christmas in July with #602 leading. In 20 years of visiting the region, this was the first time I could pull this angle off without the lead engine tucked under the overpass. This season, they ... (more)
Canon City Royal Gorge's first Santa train of the season arrives back into town just before 3pm.
CRRX No. 602 painted in a special Santa Express livery is on point of the Santa Express train as it departs Canon City
Overhead view of #602.
The third ex-ESWR motor now wears this Santa Express paint scheme.
Night moves. Note the small details like the candy cane "F".
Night comes early to these parts in December. A cab ride after dark is like no other, especially with the Santa Train.
The 12:30 departure to the North Pole is underway with newly painted #602 at the helm. While this locomotive may only see seasonal service, the other two ex-ESWR also feature their own variants o... (more)
Trips to the North Pole took on a different look this season, with ex-ESWR #602 specially painted for the trips. This is paint, not a wrap. All three ex-ESWR units now have individual schemes. ... (more)
