Photo ID: 105730 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, January 16, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS076 (West Granby) Granby, CO 2013 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The eastbound Zephyr passes the west signal at Granby, kicking up some snow as it quickly moves toward its station stop less than a mile ahead. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105729 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, January 16, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Byers Canyon Grand County, CO 1751 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The tracks and US-40 each share one side of Byers Canyon just west of Hot Sulphur Springs. Trains are limited to 20 MPH (Amtrak can go 25 MPH) through the canyon, making it a great place to get a few pictures and get ahead of trains. On a frozen January afternoon, the eastbound Zephyr makes its way along the Colorado River. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105728 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, January 16, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS097 (East Troublesome) Grand County, CO 1733 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Running about 10 minutes late, the California Zephyr knocks down a clear signal at the east end of Troublesome as it hustles east. Amtrak along this stretch of the former Rio Grande is allowed to max out at 70 MPH! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105718 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 10, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Rollins (8,320 ft) Rollinsville, CO 1850 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak This classic shot at West Rollins is likely only going to be possible for another year or so (without any obstructions). A couple of pine trees are threatening to block the view of the tracks! But, that hasn't quite happened yet on this frigid day as the westbound Zephyr, running 4 1/2 hours late, approaches the west end of Rollins. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105717 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 10, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Barbara's Gulch (MP 15.9 to MP 17.2) Arvada, CO 1715 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr is approaching the narrowest part of Barbara's Gulch as it heads west through Arvada. Note the baggage car, one of the brand new baggage cars delivered to Amtrak in 2015. The new cars are climate controlled and allow Amtrak to far better-manage bags. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105716 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, January 10, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Barbara's Gulch (MP 15.9 to MP 17.2) Arvada, CO 1367 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Running 4 1/2 hours late, the westbound Zephyr attempts to make up some time as it heads west through Barbara's Gulch. I'm not entirely sure what the cause was, but virtually all the time was lost the previous night between Lincoln and Hastings, NE. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105700 Date Shot Photo By Friday, January 8, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Leyden (7,020ft) Arvada, CO 1693 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak It is nice to know that, for the time being, Amtrak is one of the staples helping to keep the Moffat alive. Not that I am worried about UP actually abandoning (or idling) the Moffat, but with as few trains as there are running on the Moffat as there are, it is good to have at least a few trains that you can rely on each day. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105699 Date Shot Photo By Friday, January 8, 2016 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Leyden (7,020ft) Arvada, CO 2197 (2 Comments Posted) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Everyone in the Denver-Metro area woke up to a fresh blanket of snow and chilly temperatures on this Friday morning! The westbound Zephyr cruises west on the main at Leyden, kicking up some of the fresh power. If you look closely, you might note that the frog has been removed from the house track switch. By doing this, UP does not have to pay taxes on the house track! (Don't ask me...I'm no tax expert!) Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105694 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, December 31, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 4 (MP 26.0, 174 ft) Jefferson County, CO 2022 (4 Comments Posted) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) American Railway Explorer, Amtrak As some low hanging clouds grip the top of the snow-spotted Flat Irons, we say goodbye to the Zephyr and the private cars California and Kansas. They are no strangers to the Tunnel District and hope that they don't stay away for too long. This seems like a fitting picture to bring a close to 2015! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105693 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, December 31, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Plain (6,530 ft) Arvada, CO 1811 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) American Railway Explorer, Amtrak Starting from when I was downtown early on this morning and learned that the California and Kansas would be departing on the back end of the Zephyr, I had this exact shot in mind! The California and the Kansas rolling through Plain in the snow on the back of Amtrak. This could almost be a shot from 1985 when Rio Grande used to, on occasion, run its business cars on Amtrak between Denver and Salt Lake! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105692 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, December 31, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Plain (6,530 ft) Arvada, CO 1480 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak As an eastbound manifest rolls slowly down the main at Plain, the westbound California Zephyr glides west on the siding toward the grade crossing. You may notice that the baggage car looks quite new and shiny. Amtrak recently put in a huge order for baggage cars and are replacing all of them. It took some time, but they are finally showing up on the Zephyr! It is interesting to note that the baggage car is wearing the Phase III paint scheme... Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105689 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, December 31, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 1448 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) American Railway Explorer, Amtrak The westbound California Zephyr heads toward the east entrance to Barbara's Gulch at track speed. A pair of old friends ride along behind the Zephyr. You may recognize the California and Kansas from the days of the Ski Train! Now, their home is in California and that is where they are returning to. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105688 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, December 31, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 1545 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Blast from the past, anyone? With both the California and the Kansas bringing up the rear of a train, you'd think it might be 2009 instead of the last day of 2015. Both cars were in Denver over Christmas and were now headed back to their new home in California. Sure brought back great memories of the Ski Train though. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105687 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, December 31, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 1905 (1 Comment Posted) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) American Railway Explorer, Amtrak Here are two cars that are by no means strangers to the Moffat! The California and Kansas, now based out of Los Angeles, came to Denver over Christmas and are now headed back to their new home. I think I could handle enjoying New Year's riding on these cars, behind the Zephyr. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105686 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, December 31, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 1533 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr got delayed a little over an hour in Denver due to a mechanical issue. Apparently, one of the rungs on the ladder of the cab on the lead unit was broken and had to be repaired. While the rung was indeed fixed, there was another issue (not sure what) that ultimately caused the lead unit to be bad ordered. Amtrak used to keep a spare unit in Denver (for just such a situation), but apparently Amtrak is so short on power right now (due to multiple units out of service with mechanical issues) that they don't have one to spare! Here, the train is heading west on clear signals, west of Leyden. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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