Douglas County History Research Center
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[Southbound train on the northbound track, south of Big Lift, Colo.]
by Ozment, James L.
April 3, 2002
Approaching coal train heading south in northern Douglas County near Highway 85 (Santa Fe). Front view of train. The train is pulled by orange and yellow Burlington Northern Santa Fe diesel locomotive numbered 9888 and a green and white BNSF engine numbered 9636. Highway 85 is on the right of the tracks, utility poles on the left side of the tracks.
Photo Courtesy James Ozment
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