Photo ID: 105061 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1643 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak Two Zephyrs? No. Two different sets of Superliners? Yes. The California Zephyr sits on Track 4 in the distance. In the foreground, equipment for a special run of the Amtrak-sponsored Ski Train rolls in to view. The crew on the Zephyr is spotting the equipment on Track 5 in preparation for its weekend run. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105060 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1601 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak A look at the westbound California Zephyr, stopped and waiting in Track 4 at Union Station. The canopy over Train Hall is visible in the distance. Note the interesting red figure, erected on the bridge over Train Hall. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105059 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1572 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak Seven Superliners for the Ski Train are being backed down on to Track 5. The conductor of Amtrak stands in the back of the closest Superliner, protecting the reverse move. This is one of the first times (if not the first time) that track 5 has been used at Union Station. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105058 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1629 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak Where's the power for the Zephyr? If you look closely (to the left, in the distance), you'll notice some Superliners. These Superliners will make up the consist of a special run of an Amtrak-sponsored Ski Train. The cars were brought to town on the California Zephyr and are in the process of being set out on Track 5. Meanwhile, some land lines will be hooked up the baggage car to provide for power to the train while it awaits. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105057 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1594 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak While making its stop at Denver Union Station, there is actually quite a bit of activity that goes unseen on the conductor's side of the train. One person with a soapy sponge gives the windows a cleaning while another person with a squeegee follows closely behind. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105056 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1611 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak Just another morning at Train Hall! The westbound California Zephyr makes its station stop (on Track 4), passengers approaching in the distance. At times, it just amazes me how much this scene changed over the course of just five years. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105055 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1601 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak An overview of the northeast side of Train Hall. Tracks 6-8, which will be used by the Gold Line commuter rail, are in place and are awaiting their catenary lines to be installed. The California Zephyr sits on Track 4. The historic "Ice House" building is one of the only things in this shot that hasn't changed in the last 30 years! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105054 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1815 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak Construction on the approach to Train Hall at Union Station is coming along nicely. As can be seen in this picture, a few dwarf signals have been installed as well as support beams for what will become overhead catenary lines. The two tracks to the right will be for the Gold Line commuter rail. The two tracks in the distance will be used for the East Line (A-Line) commuter rail. The center track, which Amtrak is on, accesses Track 4 and Track 5 at Union Station. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105053 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1878 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak After waiting for a couple of years, I was finally able to see AMTK 42 in person. This P42DC was painted as a tribute to veterans of the United States armed forces. Pretty sharp looking scheme, don't you think? Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105052 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1737 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak The westbound California Zephyr...with some extra power...is backing down toward Track 4 at Union Station. The two tracks in the foreground are the track for the Gold Line commuter rail, set to open in 2016. AMTK 42 wears a special scheme, painted in honor of all the veterans that have served in the United States armed forces. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105051 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1668 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak Baggage car in the middle of the Zephyr? Actually, all the cars behind the baggage car (leading away from the camera) and the baggage car itself make up the Zephyr. The cars ahead of the baggage car (including the one just coming in to view) make up the equipment that will be used for the special run of the Ski Train. That's right! Amtrak will run its own version of the Ski Train for two days to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Winter Park! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105017 Date Shot Photo By Friday, February 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Big Ten Curve (MP 19.5 to MP 20.2) Arvada, CO 1582 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak A very short eastbound California Zephyr makes its away around and down Big Ten Curve on the approach to a clear signal at the west end of Rocky. The Zephyr is running with only six Superliners this winter, reportedly so Amtrak can refurbish and repair the fleet. Also of note is that the Zephyr is running without a baggage car. Apparently, the baggage space in the Superliners is currently sufficient. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105016 Date Shot Photo By Friday, February 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Blue Mountain Drive (MP 22.43) Arvada, CO 1710 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Amtrak has built in some padding in the schedule for the eastbound Zephyr between Fraser and Denver. Departure from Fraser is set at 3:50pm and arrival in Denver is 6:38pm. When running on clear signals, the train can easily arrive Denver by 6pm. So if the train is running 40-45 minutes late, that time can (in theory) be made up. Here, running ahead of schedule, the Zephyr approaches the grade crossing at Blue Mountain two seconds past 5pm. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105013 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, February 5, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1677 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak The eastbound California Zephyr has nearly completed its station stop in Denver and, in three minutes, it will be ready to depart from Track 4 exactly on time at 7:10pm. A few Amtrak employees scurry around on the platform next to the Zephyr, making final departure preparations. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105005 Date Shot Photo By Monday, February 2, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Coal Creek (MP 23) Arvada, CO 1457 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak A very late westbound Zephyr climbs up from Coal Creek Canyon toward Tunnel 1. CO-72 is visible near the bottom of the picture. Take a good look at the Baggage car as you won't be seeing these classic Baggage cars on Amtrak for much longer. Amtrak recently ordered new Baggage cars for all its long distance trains. The new cars are climate-controlled and feature bike racks in addition to luggage racks. Amtrak has also stated that, by 2016, long distance trains will have new Dining cars, Sleeping cars, and Dorm/Baggage cars. No word on replacement Coaches or Sightseer Lounge cars. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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