Madame Queen Needs Help on Raton Pass!

AT&SF Steam Locomotive 5000 was the most powerful steam locomotive the Santa Fe Railway had in terms of pulling ability. Her mighty power was used often as a helper to get other trains over the pass.

This video shows what it would be like if Madame Queen was restored to steam operations and used to pull a modern mixed freight train over the pass. Raton Pass is so steep that not even the Madame Queen can go it alone!