A mechanical department employee climbs down from a P42 while in the distance the 71 makes its way to the pit from the station area after a run.

The California Zephyr runs through Coal Creek Canyon and passes over Highway 72.

Amtrak engine 71 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr up the steep grade to Tunnel 1 at Plainview, Colorado.

The California Zephyr is seen from the top of Tunnel #1 as it runs through Coal Creek Canyon. In minutes the train will climb up the steep grade and go through the tunnel which is located in Plai... (more)

The California Zephyr rounds the corner as it climbs up to Tunnel 1 at Plainview, Colorado.

After running through Big Ten Curve, the California Zephyr gains in elevation and heads towards Blue Mountain through Eisele, Colorado.

Amtrak engine 71 (P42DC) runs through Big Ten Curve as it heads towards the Moffat Tunnel district and the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Smoke and haze create and eerie glow at sunrise as the California Zephyr runs through Wiggins, Colorado on the Brush Sub.

The California Zephyr passes through Eisele as it heads towards Blue Mountain on its way up the Moffat Tunnel Sub. Note the two private Patrick Henry Productions cars on the end.

The California Zephyr leaves the Denver skyline behind as it takes the Moffat Tunnel Sub towards the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

The California Zephyr is in its 'COVID consist' (no baggage car) as it rounds the corner in the Union Pacific's North Yard and heads to the Moffat Tunnel Sub, which will take it to the Colorado Ro... (more)

An orange sunrise catches the California Zephyr as it runs towards Denver, Colorado.

The California Zephyr #5 passes through Wiggins, Colorado right after sunrise, traveling west on the Brush Sub towards Denver.

The California Zephyr #5 train hits the sun after running through Tunnel 1 at Plainview, Colorado.

The California Zephyr exits Tunnel 1 as it heads into the tunnel district on the Moffat Line. There will be 29 more tunnels to go through before the train is on the western side of the Continenta... (more)