Douglas County History Research Center
1998.011.0001
[Southbound train south of Castle Rock, Colo.]
by Ozment, James L.
August 23, 1997
Burlington Northern Santa Fe train heading south out of Castle Rock, Colorado. Front view of train. The lead diesel locomotive is painted blue and gold with "Santa Fe" on the side of it. Engine #5801. The second engine is identical to the first #383_. A third engine is painted gray with "LMX" (General Electric leased engine) on the side of it. Train is pulling boxcars and tank cars. The Madge Quarry south of Castle Rock is visible in the distance. Cars on Interstate 25 are heading south. Utility poles run parallel to the tracks.
Photo Courtesy James Ozment
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