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Karl Rethwisch's Collection
 
4/23/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Karl Rethwisch
Dates:1/1/1958 - 1/28/2010
Album Info:Various locations on the UP system.
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Mosquito control on "the Hill"
Title:  Mosquito control on "the Hill"
Description:  This run-by immediately preceeded a "dark firebox" condition. After makin' a reverse move ta pick up the fans the ol' girl ran outta fuel. Two Geep's were called ta pull the 8444 and train in to Cheyenne. A LITTLE smoke is kinda OK, THIS amount is a bit over the line
Photo Date:  4/15/1971  Upload Date: 7/21/2010 1:55:51 PM
Location:  Laramie, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4)
Views:  3042   Comments: 7
A race
Title:  A race
Description:  The pass. train had the 844 on the head end.
Photo Date:  4/15/1971  Upload Date: 1/28/2010 9:50:23 PM
Location:  Laramie, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 3603(SD45)
Views:  779   Comments: 1
Wye not
Title:  Wye not
Description:  844(4) as she should look, live with a clean stack. With UP 904 and train in tow she takes a leisurely cruise around the wye in Denver. She would later power a Dent Branch excursion.
Photo Date:  6/15/1971  Upload Date: 9/14/2010 11:04:23 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8444(4-8-4)
Views:  1480   Comments: 2
Bright yellow
Title:  Bright yellow
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/15/1991  Upload Date: 1/28/2010 9:47:20 PM
Location:  Hermosa, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  257   Comments: 2
Little Train.
Title:  Little Train.
Description:  A westward UP freight follows the Colorado River approaching the siding at Azure.
Photo Date:  2/23/2010  Upload Date: 3/24/2011 8:58:06 AM
Location:  Azure, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  223   Comments: 2
Going Down.
Title:  Going Down.
Description:  An AC6000 becoming an AC4460 in Denver.
Photo Date:  6/18/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2012 4:45:49 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6955(AC4460CW)
Views:  468   Comments: 5
Toot-toot.
Title:  Toot-toot.
Description:  Prominently displayed "tooters" !!
Photo Date:  12/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/6/2011 9:06:00 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Signal
Locomotives:  UP 1526(GP40M-2)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
Follow the Leader.
Title:  Follow the Leader.
Description:  A load winds through Gore Canyon in CO.
Photo Date:  7/9/2011  Upload Date: 7/10/2011 2:20:28 PM
Location:  Troublesome, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  188   Comments: 2
MTs.
Title:  MTs.
Description:  An MT heads back to the mine for "re-filling:.
Photo Date:  7/9/2011  Upload Date: 7/10/2011 2:23:16 PM
Location:  Troublesome, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  225   Comments: 5
Headin East !
Title:  Headin East !
Description:  A 3 unit light engine leaves Portland and heads for Pueblo.
Photo Date:  1/20/2012  Upload Date: 1/22/2012 11:28:20 AM
Location:  Portland, CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 1456(GP40-2)
Views:  366   Comments: 5
Planes, Trains ......
Title:  Planes, Trains ......
Description:  A UP 70ACe approaches Palme Lake, CO. on the single track portion of the Joint Line between Pueblo and Denver.
Photo Date:  11/7/2013  Upload Date: 7/20/2014 1:15:02 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake (Joint Line), CO
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8528(SD70ACe)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
Round-N-Round She Goes.
Title:  Round-N-Round She Goes.
Description:  Passing over the most hamous portion of the Pass.
Photo Date:  3/5/2014  Upload Date: 4/7/2014 8:43:17 PM
Location:  Tehachapi Loop, CA
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5421(AC45CCTE)
Views:  233   Comments: 2
Rods Down.
Title:  Rods Down.
Description:  Big Boy on the move.
Photo Date:  9/28/2019  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 12:54:49 PM
Location:  Rawlins, WY
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  244   Comments: 2


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