The California Zephyr heads into Coal Creek Canyon and will soon make the climb to Tunnel #1 at Plainview, Colorado.

The California Zephyr rounds the base of Blue Mountain and enters Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado. In the distance are the windmills being tested at Boulder's NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Re... (more)

UP 5592 (AC4400CW-CTE) muscles an oil train through Coal Creek Canyon.

The California Zephyr heads into Coal Creek Canyon and is about ready to cross Blue Mountain Road, where it will stop briefly so that two Arvada policemen can deal with a problem passenger.

Amtrak engine 83 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Coal Creek Canyon as it begins the climb up the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

The California Zephyr heads into Coal Creek Canyon during a heavy snowstorm, providing the passengers with a great view of the snowy Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Amtrak engine #7 (P42DC) guides the California Zephyr through Coal Creek Canyon and will soon enter the Moffat Tunnel district where it will pass through 30 tunnels.

The California Zephyr exits the cut in Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.

The Rocky Mountaineer passenger train leaves the Moffat Tunnel District behind and passes through Chemical, Colorado on its way to Denver.

The Rocky Mountaineer passenger train runs through the horseshoe curve in Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.

Snow Shot Season is Open on the Moffat! P42’s, clean and smart looking lead Amtrak 5 as it rolls upgrade to tunnel 1 in a hurry and in the first hour or so after a Front Range sunrise ... (more)

Morning Rocky Mountaineer Snow I was notified a few days ago about the consist of the Rocky Mountaineer being used for a charter to Las Vegas Friday November 4, 2022. To our surprise thi... (more)

The Rocky Mountaineer passenger train runs through Coal Creek Canyon as it begins the journey into the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

The sun has just come up and creates a glow on the side of UP 8951 (SD70AH) as it rounds the corner at Blue Mountain and heads into Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.

Amtrak engine 7 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr up the hill at Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.