Photo ID: 109095 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 516 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer Despite the explosive growth of the Denver suburb of Arvada, there are still a few places where, with the correct perspective, you can get a rural feel! This shot, just west of Leyden, is one such spot. In reality, there are relatively new neighborhoods both to the right of the frame and to the left of the frame. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109094 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 560 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer It is an unusually overcast morning in the Denver area, with temperatures barely reaching 50°F. No view of the Denver skyline on this morning! The westbound Rocky Mountaineer passes by a horse pasture which currently has quite a few containers of chemicals, perhaps containing fertilizer? Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109093 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 558 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer The ten car train of the Rocky Mountaineer, led by a pair of GP40-3s, charges west on another journey toward Utah. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109092 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed West of Leyden Arvada, CO 484 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Rocky Mountaineer Just west of Leyden, two of Rocky Moutaineer's GP40-3s lead the westbound train. The Rocky Mountaineer is always a welcome sight as it breaks up a lot of the monotony that is typically seen on the Moffat. The train will spend the night in Glenwood Springs tonight before continuing on to Moab tomorrow. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109091 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Blue Mountain Drive (MP 22.43) Arvada, CO 487 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak AMTK 164 was just released from the shop with a fresh new coat of Phase IV heritage paint. This is its maiden voyage wearing the new scheme, and it was not a secret! Many railfans from the Denver area showed up to get a few shots of pristine paint. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109090 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Blue Mountain Drive (MP 22.43) Arvada, CO 462 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak AMTK 164, wearing a fresh coat of Phase IV heritage paint, and AMTK 54 lead the westbound Zephyr on an unusually cloudy (and slightly raining) morning. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109089 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Blue Mountain Drive (MP 22.43) Arvada, CO 485 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Freshly painted AMTK 164 leads the westbound Zephyr toward the grade crossing at Blue Mountain. From this perspective, AMTK 164 looks to perfectly match the scheme on the Superliners as the second P42 (wearing a Phase V scheme) is hidden. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109088 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 457 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak AMTK 164 is wearing a fresh coat of Phase IV heritage paint on its first voyage since it was applied. Look pretty sharp! The P42 is leading the westbound Zephyr on a rainy morning. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 109087 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Chemical (MP 14.5) Arvada, CO 486 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The original Amtrak P42 painted in the Phase IV heritage scheme was AMTK 184. AMTK 184 was in need of a new paint job, but went it went in to the repair shop at Beech Grove a few months ago, people were surprised to see it emerge wearing the standard Phase V scheme. Turns out Amtrak did not have the supplies at the time to repaint AMTK 184 in Phase IV. With the supplies finally procured, AMTK 164 was repainted in the Phase IV heritage scheme. This is its maiden voyage wearing its new scheme. 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 358 (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. 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 358 (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: 109084 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 29 (MP 36.4, 75 ft) Gilpin County, CO 367 (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: 109083 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 29 (MP 36.4, 75 ft) Gilpin County, CO 475 (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: 109082 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed CP DS022 (West Eiesle (Clay)) Arvada, CO 457 (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: 109081 Date Shot Photo By Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 532 (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.

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