Did You Know?
This train only moves coal, not people!
How It Works
The train runs on tracks and pulls cars.
Where It Goes
The train goes from the mine to the plant.
What black mesa and lake powell railroad Does
It moves coal from one place to another.
It helps make power for homes.
The train runs on its own tracks.
It is not like other trains.
It is very long and strong.
It helps the earth by making power.
More About black mesa and lake powell railroad
This train was built a long time ago. It was made to help move coal fast. The coal is very important for power. The train is special because it only moves coal.
The train helps us get power for lights and heat. It is very important for homes and schools. Without it, we would not have enough power.
In the future, trains like this may help us more. They can help us use clean power. This train is a big part of making sure we have power.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Black Mesa and Lake Powell Railroad"] --> B["Electrified Private Railroad"]
B --> C["Location: Northern Arizona"]
C --> D["Transported Coal: 78 miles"]
D --> E["From: Peabody Energy Kayenta Mine"]
E --> F["To: Navajo Generating Station"]
F --> G["Isolated from National Rail Network"]
G --> H["Not Controlled by Federal Railroad Administration"]
What Do These Words Mean?
electrified:powered by electricity
transported:moved from one place to another
isolated:separated from others
controlled:managed or regulated
administration:a group that manages something
