The California Zephyr runs through the North Yard in Denver, Colorado.

The California Zephyr 6 train was 16 hours late getting to Colorado which meant the crews would have to be switched at Coal Creek Canyon. UP 5518 (C45ACCTE) was in the lead to help the train get ... (more)

The California Zepher 6 train exits Tunnel 1 and begins the drop into Coal Creek Canyon on its way to Denver, Colorado.

AMTK 2 & 167 lead an approximately 10hr late eastbound California Zephyr.

Amtrak engine #203 (P42DC in Operation Life Saver paint scheme) rounds the horseshoe curve in Coal Creek Canyon.

The westbound California Zephyr swoops a Seattle bound intermodal train with the Sears Tower in the background on a crystal clear February afternoon.

While all the beautiful snow was still on the ground. I wanted to get out and get some shots. Unfortunately the weather forecast wasn't the best. I decided to go out and take a chance anyway, on a... (more)

Amtrak engine #78 leads the California Zephyr through Irondale, Colorado as it heads to Denver.

The California Zephyr 5 train runs through Crescent, Colorado after a fresh layer of snow hit the area the previous day.

Amtrak engine #170 (P42DC) kicks up the snow as it runs the California Zephyr through Rocky, Colorado.

My dad greets the westbound California Zephyr as it races across the Illinois countryside east of Kewanee back in 2018. Unlike many railfans, I didn't inherit my love of trains from my dad, or any... (more)

Amtrak engine #78 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Commerce City, Colorado.

The California Zephyr 5 train leaves Denver behind at dawn as it kicks up the snow and heads towards Leyden, Colorado on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Daily 5 trying to make some time up...

Heavy snow and freezing temperatures greet the passengers and crew of the Winter Park Express as they climb the Moffat Tunnel Sub towards the Continental Divide.