Photo ID: 108809 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, September 26, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 772 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Union Pacific After meeting the westbound Zephyr at Plain, this eastbound coal load is on the roll, approaching the west portal of Tunnel 1. This coal train is a bit odd as it is only about half the length of a typical coal load. In addition, the third unit on the head end is an SD70M. DC units are pretty rare on coal loads these days. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108808 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, September 26, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 796 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak A pair of P42s leads a baggage car and seven Superliners in what is essentially a normal configuration for the Zephyr as everyone slowly tries to return to a post-COVID normal. The Zephyr is about to disappear in to Tunnel 1, heading in to the Tunnel District. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108783 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 15, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 4 (MP 26.0, 174 ft) Arvada, CO 811 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) RMR The westbound Rocky Mountaineer exists from Tunnel 3 at the left and enters in to Tunnel 4 at the right. Passengers aboard the train definitely have a fantastic view out the windows overlooking the plains. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108781 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 15, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Big Ten Curve (MP 19.5 to MP 20.2) Arvada, CO 914 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) RMR It would appear the conductor on the westbound "Rockies to the Red Rocks" in taking in the views with a few shots from along the long hood as the train climbs up Big Ten Curve. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108780 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 15, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS019 (West Rocky) Arvada, CO 1203 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) RMR A pair of UP SD70Ms, wearing a "wrap" that is covering the flag and "Union Pacific" in favor of "Rocky Mountaineer", lead the first revenue run of the "Rockies to the Red Rocks". The train is climbing west out of Rocky and climbing up Big Ten Loop. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108764 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, July 25, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Arvada, CO 893 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Golden (BNSF) BNSF On a partly cloudy Sunday afternoon, BNSF's westbound "Beer Run" is rolling west on the Golden Sub alongside the Gold Line commuter rail and Ridge Road. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108734 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 756 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak After emerging from Tunnel 1, the Zephyr is continuing west toward a Clear (green) signal at the east end of Plain. A trio of elephant-style P42DCs lead the baggage car and seven Superliners. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108733 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 760 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak As three P42DCs on the head end of the Zephyr emerge from the west end Tunnel 1, the Sightseer Lounge car approaches the east end of Tunnel 1 as the train continues west. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108732 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 890 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr climbs the 2% grade located just outside the east portal of Tunnel 1. The Zephyr passes one of the cuts found along the tracks on the way up to Tunnel 1. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108731 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Coal Creek (MP 23) Arvada, CO 829 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr, with a trio of P42DCs on the point, wrapping around the long curve at the base of Coal Creek Canyon. The train is making its way up to Tunnel 1 and passengers will enjoy the first of 28 tunnels the train will pass through on the way west to the Moffat Tunnel. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108730 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS022 (West Eiesle (Clay)) Arvada, CO 980 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak At the west switch of Eisele (Clay), the westbound Zephyr continues on its journey west as we get a great overview of the area. In the distance, you can see Big Ten Loop, Little Ten Loop, and the west end of Rocky. To the left, you can also see CO-72. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108729 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 881 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The Zephyr rolls slowly west on the main at Eisele (Clay) alongside the radio tower located near the west end. The Zephyr is only moving along at 10 MPH due to level 2 heat restrictions. It is only mid-June, but the temperature is already 90°F (32°C) and it is not even 11am. Looking like it might be a scorcher of a summer! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108728 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 867 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The morning Zephyr has a trio of P42DCs, all elephant style, leading it up this morning. It is not entirely clear why the extra unit is on the train, but it usually for one of two reasons. 1) The unit was added somewhere along the route due to a mechanical issue with one of the two units originally on the train. 2) One of the units is being sent to California for use on the west coast, quite possibly the Coast Starlight. Today, reason #2 is most likely the reason for the extra unit today. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108727 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS020 (East Eisele (Clay)) Arvada, CO 941 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak AMTK 79 just knocked down a Clear (green) signal at the east switch of Eisele (Clay). The Zephyr was running about 90 minutes late when it left Union Station, but will be 2 hours and 45 minutes late by the time it reaches Fraser due to slow orders. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108726 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS020 (East Eisele (Clay)) Arvada, CO 872 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak At the top of Big Ten Curve and at the east end of Eisele (Clay), the westbound Zephyr creeps along at 10 MPH and approaches a Clear (green) signal. The slow order is in place is a heat-related speed restriction that will be in place until after sunset. 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