Photo ID: 108826 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 38 Grand County, CO 694 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak At the west end of Gore Canyon, the Zephyr approaches the relatively short Tunnel 38 above the Colorado River. I was actually quite lucky to get this shot. The Zephyr had a good lead on me at Kremmling as I headed for Trough Road to get here to Inspiration Point. Fortunately (for me), a slide fence had been activated in Gore Canyon. That slowed the Zephyr down enough for me to get ahead. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108825 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Byers Canyon Grand County, CO 728 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr passes by a spot in Byers Canyon in which a fairly significant portion of rock broke free and tumbled down in to the Colorado River. Despite the overcast and rather washed out skies, Byers Canyon also looks pretty great. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108824 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Byers Canyon Grand County, CO 771 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Running about 90 minutes behind schedule, the westbound Zephyr snakes its way through Byers Canyon. Being November, this is the time of year when the Colorado River is just about at its lowest level. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108808 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, September 26, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 793 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak A pair of P42s leads a baggage car and seven Superliners in what is essentially a normal configuration for the Zephyr as everyone slowly tries to return to a post-COVID normal. The Zephyr is about to disappear in to Tunnel 1, heading in to the Tunnel District. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108740 Date Shot Photo By Friday, July 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS067 (West Tabernash) Tabernash, CO 811 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak At the west end of Tabernash, the siding wraps back around to rejoin the mainline along the Fraser River. The tracks continue through Fraser Canyon west to Granby. The Fraser River is one of the rivers that makes up the headwaters of the Colorado River, joining the Colorado near Granby. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108739 Date Shot Photo By Friday, July 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tabernash Tabernash, CO 827 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The siding of Tabernash is somewhat unusual in that the main and the siding are a considerable distance away from each other for most of the length of the siding. At its further point, the siding is 1/3 of a mile away from the main! This is because, way back in the days of steam, there was a steam engine facility here at Tabernash where helpers were kept and maintain to assist in the climb to the Moffat Tunnel. There is a wye connecting the main and siding, allowing steam engines to be turned around. The Anschutz Ski Train used to use the wye to turn around as well. Here, the westbound Zephyr slowly rolls through the siding (to the right) as UP's MGJNY is tied down on the main track (to the left). If an eastbound needs to tie down at Tabernash, it is common practice to tie down on the mainline rather than the siding because the siding has a grade crossing in the middle of it whereas the main does not. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108738 Date Shot Photo By Friday, July 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tabernash Tabernash, CO 810 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The eastbound MGJNY is in the process of tying down on the main at Tabernash and is waiting for a van to pick up the crew. While waiting, the conductor is on the ground performing a "roll by" for the westbound Zephyr in the siding. A private car - The Patrón Tequila Express - brings up the rear of the Zephyr on this day. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108735 Date Shot Photo By Friday, July 2, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Moffat Tunnel Winter Park, CO 925 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak On the west slope of the Continental Divide, the westbound California Zephyr emerges from the west portal of the Moffat Tunnel on its journey west, passing by the Winter Park Ski Resort. Of course, since it is the middle of summer, Winter Park transforms into a summer playground, particularly for mountain bikers. Paths used by skiers in the winter are used as off-road courses by bikers in the summer. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108734 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 756 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak After emerging from Tunnel 1, the Zephyr is continuing west toward a Clear (green) signal at the east end of Plain. A trio of elephant-style P42DCs lead the baggage car and seven Superliners. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108733 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 759 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak As three P42DCs on the head end of the Zephyr emerge from the west end Tunnel 1, the Sightseer Lounge car approaches the east end of Tunnel 1 as the train continues west. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108732 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 888 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr climbs the 2% grade located just outside the east portal of Tunnel 1. The Zephyr passes one of the cuts found along the tracks on the way up to Tunnel 1. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108731 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Coal Creek (MP 23) Arvada, CO 828 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr, with a trio of P42DCs on the point, wrapping around the long curve at the base of Coal Creek Canyon. The train is making its way up to Tunnel 1 and passengers will enjoy the first of 28 tunnels the train will pass through on the way west to the Moffat Tunnel. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108730 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS022 (West Eiesle (Clay)) Arvada, CO 978 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak At the west switch of Eisele (Clay), the westbound Zephyr continues on its journey west as we get a great overview of the area. In the distance, you can see Big Ten Loop, Little Ten Loop, and the west end of Rocky. To the left, you can also see CO-72. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108729 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 881 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The Zephyr rolls slowly west on the main at Eisele (Clay) alongside the radio tower located near the west end. The Zephyr is only moving along at 10 MPH due to level 2 heat restrictions. It is only mid-June, but the temperature is already 90°F (32°C) and it is not even 11am. Looking like it might be a scorcher of a summer! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 108728 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 865 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The morning Zephyr has a trio of P42DCs, all elephant style, leading it up this morning. It is not entirely clear why the extra unit is on the train, but it usually for one of two reasons. 1) The unit was added somewhere along the route due to a mechanical issue with one of the two units originally on the train. 2) One of the units is being sent to California for use on the west coast, quite possibly the Coast Starlight. Today, reason #2 is most likely the reason for the extra unit today. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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