Photo ID: 108339 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Grand Valley Parachute, CO 742 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Kansas City Southern, BNSF Before starting the 200 mile journey back home, I stuck around at Grand Valley for one last look as KCS 4742 and BNSF 8597 as they bring up the rear of the Denver-Provo. Within 90 minutes or so, the train will reach Grand Junction for a crew change and some switching of cars before continuing on toward Provo. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108338 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP RG403 (East Grand Valley) Parachute, CO 720 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) BNSF The Denver-Provo is moving at track speed as it passes by a clear signal at the east switch of Grand Valley. Other than taking the siding to meet Amtrak at Allen (near the east end of Glenwood Canyon), the train has not had to stop since leaving Denver! Indeed, the Zephyr is the only train it has even met. And it will prove to be the only train is meets on the entire journey from Denver to Grand Junction. The crew went on duty at 8:15am in Denver and will easily make it to Grand Junction within the 12 hour limit. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104937 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, January 17, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Una (6,150 ft) Parachute, CO 1393 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific, Amtrak A borrowed UP SD70M has a late-running westbound California Zephyr on the roll at Una, located in between Grand Valley (Parachute) and De Beque. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101369 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Parachute Industrial Lead Parachute, CO 1695 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific After switching in Parachute about five miles away from the main line, the Minturn Local is backing down the branch toward the main. The train is currently backing over the I-70 Frontage Road, about to pass under I-70 itself. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101368 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Grand Valley (RG405) Parachute, CO 1595 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Union Pacific The Minturn Local (on the right) meets an unloaded coal empty (on the left) at the siding of Grand Valley. The Minturn Local hasn't run to Minturn in many years, but the name has stayed with the train nontheless! The coal empty is headed for the mines at Somerset on the North Fork Branch. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 101367 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Grand Valley Parachute, CO 1502 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Glenwood Springs (UP) Amtrak Under overcast skies, the California Zephyr moves quickly west through the town of Parachute, CO. Amtrak 5 is running reasonably close to on time on this particular day, while Amtrak 6 is several hours late. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.