Photo ID: 114031 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Cliff to Rollins (MP 38.2 to MP 41.2) Arvada, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) AMTK 33038 I am not entirely sure why there were a pair of sightseer lounge cars bringing up the end of the westbound Zephyr on this morning. Perhaps they are being taken to California for the Coast Starlight, but it seems the Southwest Chief or Empire Builder would be more likely candidates for that task. Note the final lounge car, which is sporting the new Phase 7 paint scheme. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114030 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Cliff to Rollins (MP 38.2 to MP 41.2) Arvada, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak Four P42DCs lead the westbound Zephyr under overcast skies and chilly temperatures near Pactolus, west of Cliff. Temperatures today in the Colorado high country were only in the 40s. Certainly colder that the seasonal norm. Despite the relative lack of precipitation this past winter, the foliage has greened up quite nice. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114029 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Tunnel 1 (MP 23.4, 366 ft) Arvada, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr, running almost three hours late, approaches the east portal of Tunnel 1 in this shot taken for a very familiar vantage point. However, what makes it a little unique this morning is the fact the train has four P42DCs on the head end, instead of the typical two. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114028 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr had a quartet of P42DCs on the point this morning. I'm not entirely sure why the extra power was on the train. It was suggested that two units might be headed to Siemens in California to carry out a new Airo train set. It is also possible the extra power was due to the additional Superliners on the Zephyr today. Yet another possibility is just a power relocation move. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114027 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak In addition to the scenery, wildlife is certainly one of the draws for passengers that choose to ride the California Zephyr. This morning, a small herd of elk hustle away from the tracks, trying to distance themselves from the noisy steel beast rolling by them. A quartet of P42DCs lead the unusually long (11-car) train this morning. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114026 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Eisele (Clay) (5,780 ft) Arvada, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Moffat Tunnel (UP) Amtrak As the westbound Zephyr starts to accelerate on the main track after clearing a 10 MPH slow order, a herd of elk hear the approaching train and are started to move further up the mountain side. The elk on the far left even looks like it might be calling out a warning. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114020 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed East Irondale Commerce City, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Brush (BNSF) Amtrak An almost three hour late Zephyr knocks down a green signal at East Irondale, the Denver skyline visible in the distance. I'm not sure why two extra sightseer lounge cars were on the train this morning, but it made for a bit of a unique shot. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114019 Date Shot Photo By Sunday, June 14, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Irondale to Brush Commerce City, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Brush (BNSF) Amtrak A rather unusual consist on the Zephyr this morning as a quartet of P42DCs lead the train. The train also has an extra sleeper, and two additional sightseer lounge cars on the tail end. The train is approaching the east switch of Irondale, running just under three hours late. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114013 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 12, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Sand Creek Commerce City, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Brush (BNSF) Amtrak In a rare morning appearance, a 14-hour late eastbound Zephyr rolls through Commerce City, just beyond the diamond with the UP Greeley Sub at Sand Creek. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114012 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 12, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Sand Creek Commerce City, CO 4 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Brush (BNSF) Amtrak A 14-hour late eastbound Zephyr crosses the diamond at Sand Creek. The train is passing underneath I-270 after just by the Suncor Oil Refinery. Not too often that the Zephyr is headed east through here at this time of the day. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114011 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 12, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed Union Station Denver, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Denver Union Terminal (RTD) Amtrak The westbound Zephyr is backing through the maze of heavy rail commuter tracks for RTD's A-line, B-Line, G-Line, and N-Line. The Zephyr will actually spend the day at Union Station and return to Chicago this evening. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114010 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 12, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed BNSF Engine House Denver, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Yard Shots Amtrak When Amtrak received 20 B32‑8WH units from GE in 1991, at a time when the Phase 3 scheme was still the main scheme being used by Amtrak, the units received a unique variant of the Phase 3 scheme, often referred to as the "Pepsi Can" scheme. AMTK 160 has that unique scheme applied to it. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114009 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 12, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed BNSF Engine House Denver, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Yard Shots Amtrak Backing up on the Buck Lead, the westbound Zephyr is about two hours late as it heads for its station stop. Downtown Denver and Coors Field (home of the Colorado Rockies) are both visible behind the Park Avenue viaduct in the distance. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114008 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 12, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed BNSF Engine House Denver, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Yard Shots Amtrak AMTK 150 and "Pepsi Can" AMTK 160 make a reverse move across the very north end of the Pike Peak Subdivision on the Buck Main, toward Union Station. The two signals in the foreground are the start of CTC for trains headed south. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture. Photo ID: 114007 Date Shot Photo By Friday, June 12, 2026 Kevin Morgan Location Times Viewed BNSF Engine House Denver, CO 3 (Add a Comment) Subdivision Railroad Yard Shots Amtrak After arriving in Denver nearly 23 hours late, this Zephyr was supposed to arrive the previous day. And, due to severe weather and other factors, it is departing Denver and returning to Chicago. A rare morning departure from Denver to head east. The train is on the Passenger Lead, passing by BNSF's engine house. Email Questions or Comments to the Webmaster or add a comment to the picture.

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