Reports also indicated a work train left Denver with most of the former DRGW equipment in tow. I overheard that track damage included the switch machine at West Yarmony and approximately 25 or so ties. Estimates were that the mainline would be reopened around midnight or so, but revenue trains did not pass over until Sunday afternoon. The track was taken out of service between Center Bond and East Radium to facilitate the movement of MOW equipment. Otherwise, no other trains were affected in the immediate area.
Farmers take note, railroad locomotives make decent plows.
Notice the headlight pointing up and the twist in the cab. The rear door was still available to exit though and the safety glass seemed to work too. It appears that about a foot or more of the cab was crushed inward on the conductor's side. Notice the end of a derailed coal car above the cab of UP 7193 and a large piece of the sill sticking out of the cab. It is amazing that the crew did not receive more serious injuries.