Photo ID: 111521 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, December 22, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS004 (Pecos X-Over) Denver, CO 85 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) BNSF An eastbound UP coal load is coming up to an approach (yellow) signal at the Pecos crossover. At the same time, BNSF's Beer Run is headed west on Main 3 on a approach restricting (red of lunar) signal. The crew on the Beer Run has dimmed its headline to avoid blinding the UP crew, even though it is daylight. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111520 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, December 22, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Pecos X-Over to C&S Jct (MP 4.0 to MP 4.8) Denver, CO 100 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Union Pacific This eastbound coal train loaded at the West Elk Mine on the North Fork Branch. For all intents and purposes, the West Elk Mine is the only mine remaining in Colorado that still loads trains. The train will cut out its mid-train swing helpers before continuing east onto the KP (the Limon Sub). Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111519 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, December 22, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Pecos X-Over to C&S Jct (MP 4.0 to MP 4.8) Denver, CO 84 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Union Pacific A C44ACM, rebuilt from a C44AC-CTE, leads an eastbound coal load on Bypass 2. The I-76 overpass is the bridge in the background. Ahead at Pecos, the two mid-train swing helpers will be cut out and the train will continue east in a 2x(0)x1 configuration. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111518 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, December 22, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS005 (C&S Junction) Denver, CO 121 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Union Pacific While coal has almost entirely disappeared from the Moffat, UP still runs the occasional coal train from the North Fork Branch east over the Moffat. Here, a 95-car coal load rolls east through the OS at C&S Jct, entering Bypass 2. The outbound crew is coming out of North Yard right now and will meet the train at Pecos. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111493 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 98 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Several folks are enjoying some drinks at the Terminal Bar. Not a bad place to hang out with some friends, particularly in the holiday season with the Christmas decorations in place! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111492 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 143 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District The inside of Denver Union Station looks very festive for the 2024 holiday season. In addition to the Christmas tree, note the garland as well as the wreaths on the windows. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111491 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 89 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Union Station is sporting its Christmas colors, as well as a Christmas tree out front and many other trees adorned with white lights. This is the view of the station as seen from across Wynkoop Street, specifically on the southwest corner of Wynkoop and 17th Street. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111490 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 78 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District While much of the area around Union Station has significantly changed in the last two decades, the core structure of Union Station itself has not. It has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. While the exterior has changed little, the interior has been remodeled extensively. In particular, it now houses the Crawford Hotel. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111489 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 105 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Green and red lights adorn the back of Union Station for the Christmas Season! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111488 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 84 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District An N-Line commuter train is stopped on Track 2, waiting for its scheduled departure time to head north to Thornton. Union Station has been lit up for the holiday season. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111487 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 100 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak The last coach on the eastbound Zephyr left the frame during this timed exposure, creating the ghostly view on Track 4. Meanwhile, the equipment for the Winter Park Express (Ski Train), which includes a pair of P42DCs, sits peacefully on Track 5. In less than 36 hours, the train will depart for its first run of the season. Amtrak has worked the government of Colorado to add more dates to the season. Additionally, the government of Colorado is subsidizing the cost of tickets, reducing the overall price for passengers in an effort to increase demand. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111486 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 82 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak A coach car on the eastbound Zephyr, pulling out of Union Station on Track 4, passes by the Winter Park Express (Ski Train), just set out by the Zephyr on Track 5. AMTK 75, which was repainted in the Phase 7 paint scheme earlier this year, will be one of the two P42DCs on the train. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111485 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 106 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak The eastbound Zephyr is picking up a little speed as it pulls out of Denver Union Station on Track 4. Meanwhile, the Winter Park Express (Ski Train) sits on Track 5, awaiting the start of the season. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111484 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 110 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak AMTK 78, on the point of the eastbound Zephyr, has completed its station stop in Denver and is starting to pull forward on Track 4, away from Union Station. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111483 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 122 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak After 2 1/2 hours of work setting out the Winter Park Express (Ski Train) and performing its own station stop, the eastbound Zephyr is getting very close to departing from Track 4 and continuing east to Chicago. The Winter Park Express, meanwhile, sits on Track 5, waiting for its first run of the season in less than 36 hours. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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