An otherwise decent California Zephyr shot ruined by a steaming pile of yellow garbage on the point. Not sure which unit was having issues, but UP 7085 leads Amtrak units 135 and 96 toward Tu... (more)

Not sure which unit was having issues on CZ #5, but UP 7085 leads Amtrak units 135 and 96 into Coal Creek Canyon on a frosty December morning. Visible in the background is Table Mountain in G... (more)

A late Amtrak #5 led by a UP AC4400CW rounds the curve from Eisile towards Coal Creek Canyon west of Denver.

A late Amtrak #5 makes its way through Coal Creek Canyon just west of Denver. The train is passing over Highway 72 as they being the climb towards Tunnel #1. December 08, 2013.

Amtrak #5 led by a UP AC4400CW rounds the curve between Eisile Siding and Plainview Siding near Coal Creek Canyon. Table Mountain in Golden can be seen in the background.

Due to their second P42DC experiencing mechanical problems, a UP AC4400CW was tacked on the point of Amtrak Train #5 for the trip west. The train can be seen here climbing the 2% grade as they're ... (more)