Photo ID: 105012 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, February 5, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1737 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District It is somewhat unfortunate that the city planners in Denver 20 years ago did not anticipate the continued need to run rails south out of Union Station. With buildings, roads, and bridges now blocking any possible access to Union Station from the south, all eight tracks will come to a definite stop at Union Station. Here, you can see the ends of Tracks 5 (on the left) and 4 (on the right). These tracks will be used for non-commuter trains such as Amtrak and, in theory, Cheyenne Frontier Days. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105011 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, February 5, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1504 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Union Sation: Travel by ??? It appears that RTD needs to get some new neon for the classic Union Station sign behind the station. In addition to the the "T" and "Train" missing, the "I" in "Union" is also flickering, on its way out. With all the time and money that has been spent on the new Train Hall, it sure would be nice to see the sign fixed and shining bright (in its entirety) once again. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105010 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, February 5, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1691 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District For all intents and purposes, construction on (and at) the newly revamped Denver Union Station is complete. There is a little more work to do once commuter rail is ready to actually commence. You can see the tail end of Track 8 on the left as well as Tracks 4 and 5 over to the right (the latter two used for non-commuter trains such as Amtrak). Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104792 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 10, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1658 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Outside the back of Union Station is a canopy covering the stairs and escalators leading down to the bus ramp. Also note the word "Crawford" above the doorway to the right. The upper floors of the station are now a part of the Crawford Hotel. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104791 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 10, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1713 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District These classy decals can be found on each of the windows in the doors into and out of the station. Personally, I thought that was a nice touch for the station. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104790 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 10, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 2006 (1 Comment Posted) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District The main hall of Union Station is now filled with internet/charging station, sofas and tables. What was once Amtrak's ticket office is now the Terminal Bar. One aspect of the station that did not return were the steal emblem cutouts of the railroads that once served the station. The used to be on the wall where the "Terminal Bar" sign is today. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104789 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 10, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1614 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District For those of you that remember Union Station prior to its most recent (interior) makeover, you may recall that you had to leave the main hall and descend down a long ramp that ran underneath the tracks. That ramp was filled in the renovation and shops and restaurants were built over it. The store on the right side of this shot is the Tattered Covered bookstore. Five years ago, this shot would have shown that ramp descending to the right to get to the tracks! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104787 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 10, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 2106 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Welcome inside the new Union Station! Many of the old wood benches have been restored and are still available for waiting passengers. In some ways, that is about all that is the same inside the station. The great hall is now not only a waiting room for trains or buses, but it is the gateway to multiple shops and restaurants and is also the lobby for the Crawford Hotel. The second, third and fourth floor of the station has been refurbished as a hotel. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104786 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 10, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1728 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District The underground walkway connecting Union Station to the Light Rail station about three blocks away is also RTD's new Denver hub for its buses. It replaced the Market Street Bus Station when it opened. It is laid out somewhat like an airport terminal, with bus "gates" along the sides of the walkway. Access to the eight tracks at Union Station is also possible via stairs and elevators. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104785 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, August 10, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1677 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District There is now an underground walkway and bus ramp running perpendicular to the tracks behind Union Station. It runs from the station all the way to the Light Rail station a few block north along the tracks of the Joint Line. There are numerous points of entry to get to the ramp. This one is along Wewatta, showing stairs and escalators descending and a great picture of Union Station with the Silver Sky on the tail end of the Rio Grande Zephyr. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104650 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, March 8, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1887 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District A wide-angle look at the southwest "canopy" over Train Hall behind Union Station. Tracks 4 and 5 (right and left, respectively) can be utilized by non-commuter rail trains such as Amtrak. It is nice to know there are two such tracks so, in July, Cheyenne Frontier Days will have a place to stay! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104649 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, March 8, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1810 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Although Amtrak has departed, I stuck around for a few extra minutes to take a few night shots of the now-deserted platforms of Train Hall. The silver cabinets with the orange connectors at the base are labeled "Amtrak Shore Power Cabinet". This implies that power is available to private cars parked at the station. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104648 Date Shot Photo By Saturday, March 8, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1795 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District The neon sign is not currently illuminated on the back side of Union Station. Hopefully, this is as a result of the ongoing construction and not the result of a change in policy! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104604 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1454 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District A look from the end of Tracks 1 and 2 looking out. In two years, these rails will connect downtown Denver to Denver International Airport. Denver has had Light Rail for 20 years, but the East Line and the Gold Line will introduce Denver to commuter rail. Commuter rail trains are heavier than light rail and have a maximum speed of 79 MPH instead of 55 MPH. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 104603 Date Shot Photo By Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1692 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District A pretty serious bumper has been installed at the end of all eight tracks. Hopefully there will never be a need to test them out! Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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