Photo ID: 109081 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 274 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr winds its way through the S-Curve near the west end of Eisele (Clay). Meanwhile, a UP MOW worker with his hyrailer on the siding performs a roll by. Once clear of the west switch, the hyrailer is going to get track and time and follow the Zephyr all the way up to East Portal at the Moffat Tunnel. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109082 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS022 (West Eiesle (Clay)) Arvada, CO 205 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak At the west switch of Eisele (Clay), a typical pair of P42s lead a baggage car and six Superliners, one shy of the seven that tends to be the standard on the Zephyr these days. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109083 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 29 (MP 36.4, 75 ft) Gilpin County, CO 227 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak This is why the Zephyr is such a spectacular ride! Not a lot of Amtrak routes that offer views like this. The westbound Zephyr is just emerging from the shortest tunnel on the Moffat, Tunnel 29. The tracks parallel South Boulder Creek, which is getting close to the same elevation as the tracks here. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109084 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 29 (MP 36.4, 75 ft) Gilpin County, CO 165 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Passengers in Amtrak's Sightseer Lounge car are no doubt enjoying the amazing view here at the west end of the Tunnel District as the train emerges from Tunnel 29 on its journey west. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109085 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 29 (MP 36.4, 75 ft) Gilpin County, CO 151 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr crosses over South Boulder Creek just west of Tunnel 29. Around the bend, the train has a clear (green) signal at the east end of Cliff. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109086 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS036 (East Cliff) Gilpin County, CO 160 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak About 36 miles west of Denver Union Station, the westbound Zephyr is nearly 8,000 feet above sea level as it passes a green signal at the east end of Cliff. The Continental Divide stands tall, still largely covered in snow, to the west. The photography, yours truly, stand high on a rock, watching the Zephyr pass by below. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.