Odd shadows (thanks to winter lighting) are cast on the Zephyr as it sits at the depot at Glenwood. A lot of passengers board the train, most of which are likely headed home to Denver.
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The Zephyr just passed an approach (yellow) signal at the control point simply called "Glenwood". The Zephyr is on the East Siding (also referred to as the Depot Siding east of the signal bridge in the distance).
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After making its station stop in Glenwood Springs, the westbound Zephyr is back on the roll at Glenwood. Glenwood Springs actually has two sidings...the east siding and the west siding. The Zephyr is crossing over from the east siding (on the right) to the main (center track).
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While making its station stop in Glenwood Springs, the crew popped out of the (borrowed) SD70M on the point for a few minutes. The SD70M was picked up after one of the P42DCs developed an issue after leaving Denver.
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Running close to two hours late, the California Zephyr makes its daily stop in Glenwood Springs. A lot of people ride the train between Denver and Glenwood Springs, so it is not surprising to see quite a few people detraining here at the Glenwood Springs Depot.
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The westbound California Zephyr had some issues between Denver and Winter Park. It was necessary to borrow a UP SD70M from a manifest. Now, running a little over 90 minutes late, the train is arriving at the depot in Glenwood Springs.
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Amtrak recently revived and restored their P40DCs for use in the fleet to assist the P42DCs that have been the standard for twenty years. Such was the case with the second unit on the eastbound Zephyr, seen here slowing for its station stop at Glenwood.
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Snow-covered mountains make for a great background in Glenwood Springs as the eastbound California Zephyr slows in the east siding in preparation for its station stop.
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The eastbound California Zephyr is less than ten minutes away from its station stop at Glenwood. Passengers are gathered on the platform, ready to board when the train arrives.
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One of the best places in the world in my humble opinion! The Zephyr is on the east siding at Glenwood Springs, pulling in to the clear. You can see a group of people standing on the platform, ready to load up for the trip east.
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Gone are the days when this view of the arriving Zephyr was dominated by F40PH's in Phase III paint! Now, it is Phase V P42DC's...but at least Amtrak is still around after 40 years.
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The only train that we would see on our journey outside of the Zephyr was this light power move. The units here have actually reached their destination as they will go into the west siding at Glenwood and then into the yard. Eastbound coal loads coming out of Grand Junction will stop in Glenwood and cherry pick a few units of this string for mid-train helpers for the trip back east.
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While Amtrak does have its own sign identifying the Glenwood Depot, the old Rio Grande signage has withstood the test of time, looking very good hanging along the depot platform.
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The Amtrak sign along the station platform clearly indicates to passengers where they are! Presumably, this is more for the passengers on the arriving trains, as you'd hope the people already here know where they are...
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The ticket office inside the Glenwood Springs depot still has iron bars guarding the window, reminiscent of an earlier era. The depot is staffed from 9am to 7pm, as well as anytime Amtrak is running late outside those hours.
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