Photo ID: 105068 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1587 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak A scene from above, looking away from Union Station between Tracks 4 and 5. To the right is the westbound California Zephyr making its scheduled station stop. To the left is a set of seven Superliners that will be used on two Amtrak-sponsored special runs of the Ski Train. The train is commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Winter Park. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105067 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 2021 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak, WPE A close up look at the "Saluting Our Veterans" decal on the side of AMTK 42. I was really happy when I discovered that Amtrak would be using this unit on the two day, special run of the Ski Train. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105066 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1785 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak 30 years ago, there were numerous tracks leading in to and out of Union Station, including multiple dwarf signals. 20 years ago, those dwarf signals were gone, as were many of the tracks. Now, in 2015, many of the tracks have been added back in and dwarf signals are popping up again! This scene almost looks like it could pass for a scene from Chicago or the Northeast Corridor. Power for the Zephyr is back down Track 4 to hook on to the Zephyr. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105065 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 2338 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak, WPE AMTK 42 will be the leader on a special, two-day run of an Amtrak-sponsored recreation of the Ski Train. The amazing Amtrak folks in Denver would spend a good part of the day (later on) giving the unit a very good scrub down. Note the water tower on the historic Ice House in the distance. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105064 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1945 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak, WPE AMTK 42, Amtrak's unit that salutes veterans, looks pretty good sitting on the point of hte Ski Train. Ski Train? Yep! After six years with nothing, this train will make two round trips between Denver and Winter Park to commemorate Winter Park's 75th Anniversary. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105063 Date Shot Photo By Friday, March 13, 2015 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 1661 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak "That's a good break, Amtrak". After spotting the Ski Train on Track 5, the P42DCs on the Zephyr cut away from AMTK 42. Note a spray of dirt, kicked up by the rapid evacuation of air from Ski Trains brake line as the air hoses between AMTK 195 and AMTK 42 unhook. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105062 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) Regional Transportation District Work is steadily progressing on the commuter rail tracks at Union Station. Dwarfs have appeared at the ends of the station tracks. These are the dwarfs on Tracks 6 through 8. They will dictate the departure of Gold Line commuter trains. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 105061 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 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 1534 (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 1496 (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 1545 (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 1528 (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 1527 (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 1535 (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 1732 (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.

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