Photo ID: 111019 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, September 5, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Little Ten Curve (MP 18.7 to MP 18.9) Arvada, CO 34 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak On an overcast September morning, the Zephyr makes its way west on the main at Rocky and Little Ten Curve. Unit the mid-1980s, the west end of Rocky was actually located near the end of the Zephyr in this shot. It was extended through Little Ten Curve to accommodate longer trains. Primarily coal trains. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111020 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, September 5, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Big Ten Curve (MP 19.5 to MP 20.2) Arvada, CO 26 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Climbing out of Rocky, the morning Zephyr climbs along the north edge of Big Ten Curve on its journey west. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111021 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, September 5, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Big Ten Curve (MP 19.5 to MP 20.2) Arvada, CO 24 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The transition sleeper is typically the first car on long distance Amtrak trains. In addition to some paying passengers, crew members that right the train generally sleep in this car. The car also connects to the baggage car on the lower level, so crew members on the train can access the car if necessary. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111022 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, September 5, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS020 (East Eisele (Clay)) Arvada, CO 25 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Most days along the Front Range have clear skies (at least in the summer), with clouds moving in during the afternoon hours. So it is a little unusual to have a bit of rain and overcast skies in the area as the Zephyr knocks down a clear (green) signal at the east end of Eisele. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111023 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, September 5, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS022 (West Eiesle (Clay)) Arvada, CO 26 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak In another month or so, there will be some full fall colors here at the west switch of Eisele (Clay). Today, the temperature is already significantly lower than it has been in recent days and weeks. It is only 57°F (14°C) out at the moment, and the high is only looking to be about 65°F (18°C) for the day. About 20°F (10°C) cooler than yesterday. Passengers on the (on-time) Zephyr are enjoying views of the plains under the overcast skies. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 111024 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, September 5, 2024 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 28 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak AMTK 170 and 171, sister units on Amtrak's roster, have led one of the Zephyr trainsets for well over a month. Here, they are making another run to California on the Zephyr, getting ready to disappear into Tunnel 1. The first of many tunnels passengers will travel through between here and Glenwood Springs. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.