Where to see Coal Train Loading, Colorado

Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Feb 3 2006 7:04 PM

My son loves trains and would like see a coal train in the process of being loaded up. So I'm looking for a good place to watch a train being loaded - it wouldn't have to be coal, but that might be fun to watch. We live in the Denver, CO area.
Thanks,
BDH

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Posted by wallywalkabout

on Mon, Feb 6 2006 8:53 PM

Head west; Somerset ,CO. This can be reached from I-70 1st exit at Glenwood Springs. Take 82 south to Carbondale, 133 over McClure Pass (easy pass open year-round). Great scenery. Coal trains loading daily from several mines. Drive time from Carbondale about 1 hour.

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Feb 6 2006 10:44 PM

Thanks for the tip!

QUOTE: Originally posted by wallywalkabout

Head west; Somerset ,CO. This can be reached from I-70 1st exit at Glenwood Springs. Take 82 south to Carbondale, 133 over McClure Pass (easy pass open year-round). Great scenery. Coal trains loading daily from several mines. Drive time from Carbondale about 1 hour.