Photo ID: 105059 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1339 (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 1358 (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 1369 (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 1370 (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 1372 (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 1517 (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 1593 (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 1436 (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 1433 (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: 105015 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, February 5, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Arvada, CO 1716 (1 Comment Posted) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District Here is a view that has changed dramatically in the last five years! This shot is taken standing on the 17th street pavilion looking back toward Union Station. The structure at the bottom of the image are skylights for the underground tunnel connecting Union Station with the Light Rail Station behind me. The building to the right is also very new. Soon, there will be a similar building on the left. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105014 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, February 5, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1470 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Regional Transportation District The last few times that I visited the new Train Hall at Union Station, the upper walkway (running over the tracks) was still blocked off and unavailable. Finally, on this temperate January evening, it was open and I was able to get an elevated view of the station as well as Tracks 4 and 5 in the middle of Train Hall. Although it is fairly quiet here right now, that will no doubt change once commuter rail finally launches here in 2016. 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 1432 (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: 105012 Date Shot Photo By Thursday, February 5, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1604 (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 1436 (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 1612 (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.

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