Amtrak train No. 6 the eastbound California Zephyr basks in the afternoon sun as races east at Parshall, CO.
Amtrak #6 is seen here crossing the meadowlands near it's next stop at Winter Park/Fraser. It has just passed a Union Pacific coal empty at Tabernash, with #6 taking the siding while the coal trai... (more)
After dropping down grade from Tunnel 1, Amtrak #6, the California Zephyr sweeps around curves on the approach to Blue Mountain Road on their way to Denver and eventually Chicago.
Running late as usual, Amtrak #5 "The California Zephyr" has its dynamic brakes on as they slow for the permanent speed restriction in La Salle as they head north towards Speer and beyond to Emery... (more)
Amtrak #3, led by Phase 4 heritage unit #184, passes the last operating mainline wig-wag in Colorado at Delhi,CO. 8/2/11
Amtrak #198 brings #5, the California Zephyr, slowly through Byers Canyon, Colorado. This is on the Union Pacific's Moffat Tunnel Sub. The loose rock on the steep slopes here require near continuo... (more)