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Actual start date: May 10, 2023 You are watching a live stream of the Big 10 Curve near Arvada, Colorado USA, for people who like trains. Special thanks to our host, Conductor Brad. This camera is located at a private residence. Duplication or distribution of our videos is STRICTLY prohibited without permission. Official policy here: CHAT RULES: • Be polite and respectful • Please use English, we need a single language to be able to understand each other. If you’re not fluent, use a translator such as Google Translate: • Don’t post in ALL CAPS or use excessive emojis, letters or characters. • Don’t discuss politics, religion, race, sex, violence, disturbing details about train or vehicle accidents, or anything like that. We try to be mindful of any children who may be watching. • Don't use the terms “foamer“ or “foaming“ in your comments or your username. Many railfans find them derogatory and offensive. • The conversation here is trains, and please remember that it needs to come first. • Please keep personal details out of the chat. Remember, you are sharing information with hundreds of people, not just those directly involved in the chat. • Don’t ask to become a moderator. It’s earned. If we’re interested in your assistance, we will contact you. • Please don’t use our chats to seek attention, stand on your soapbox, or criticize other people’s presences or contributions • Just be nice, it’s amazing what happens when we’re all nice to each other. THINGS THAT WILL GET YOU BANNED: • Inappropriate usernames or avatar • Profanity • Coming into chat for the sole purpose of asking for subscriptions (subs) or to blatantly promote your channel • Being intentionally disruptive, creating arguments or any other jerk-like behavior • Not following the moderators’ instructions • Blocking a moderator (including Nightbot) ABOUT THIS LOCATION: This is the Union Pacific Moffat Tunnel Subdivision overlooking the Big 10 Curve near Milepost 21. The Big 10 Curve was built by the Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway in 1902. The DN&P later became the Denver & Salt Lake Railroad The D&SL was acquired by the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR in 1931 (the merger was completed in March 1947). The Big 10 curve is an S-shaped curve that traverses the transition from the Great Plains to the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The 'Big Ten' consists of “Big Ten Loop“ and “Little Ten Loop“, both of which are so-named due to having curves of 10º radius. Big Ten was constructed to allow for a grade not exceeding 2%, as the line needed to gain 600 feet in elevation in miles at a grade of 4%, which, with Big Ten, became 7 miles at 2% instead. The siding directly below the curves is Rocky, and directly above is Eisele (formerly known for many years as Clay). This sub is used by UP, BNSF, Amtrak and the Rocky Mountaineer. While the tracks here see only 8-10 trains per day on average there is no denying the beauty of this view! The Amtrak California Zephyr (5/6) passes once per day in each direction. The Rocky Mountaineer (Rockies to the Red Rocks) passes Westbound on Wednesdays (Apr through Oct) and Sundays (Apr-Jun and Oct, Nov) . Eastbound on Tuesdays (Apr through Oct) and Fridays (Apr-Jun and Oct, Nov) There is an ATCS layout for this area with partial coverage - UP Moffat Tunnel Sub East The camera overlooks the Arvada area of the greater Denver metropolitan area. Geo location: 39°51'“ N 105°16'“ W ABOUT VIRTUAL RAILFAN: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Links to the Free VRF YouTube Cams: Links for Virtual Railfan Members - Full Cam List: Want to help keep a certain cam on YT or just help us keep things up to date? You can donate here via SuperChat (dollar icon) or at Know a good location for a camera? We’d love to hear about it, If you have any contacts in the area, please let us know. Please fill out this form on our website: Comments? Send them to community@
