The arrival of the evening's #6 California Zephyr in the Colorado Rocky Mountains coincided with the beginning of a strong winter snow storm. Here Amtrak engine 23 (P42DC) runs through heavy snow... (more)

Careful, Don’t Slip

Around the bend and over the South Boulder HPVODEN1 steps around the tightest tangent on the east side of Moffat Tunnel in the Tunnel District.

Amtrak engine #15 leads the morning California Zephyr #5 train through the snow west of Pinecliffe, Colorado on its way to the Moffat Tunnel.

Amtrak #15 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr as it whips up the snow running west of Pinecliffe, Colorado.

BNSF 4705 (Dash9) provides a rare opportunity to catch a Warbonnet on lead going through the Moffat Tunnel district. Here it emerges from Tunnel 29 at Pinecliffe, Colorado.

BNSF 5058 (Dash 9) heads to Pinecliffe on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Pinecliffe over South Boulder Creek

Dashing west over the frozen South Boulder fresh powder lines the Moffat Road on this vibrant snowy morning.

Warbonnet BNSF 4705 (Dash9) gets ready to enter Tunnel 29 at Pinecliffe, Colorado.

The California Zephyr pulled two private Patrick Henry Creative Promotions cars through the Colorado Rocky Mountains on the back of the #5 Zephyr. They are seen here entering Tunnel 29 in Pineclif... (more)

It is rare to see a Warbonnet leading a train these days and it was extra special to be able to get BNSF 4705 leading the PROVO train through the Moffat Tunnel District. Here it emerges from Tunn... (more)

A Union Pacific high rail track inspection vehicle inspects Tunnel # 29 in Pinecliffe, Colorado and will work its way down to Tunnel #1 at Plainview. It is critical to inspect the tunnels and tra... (more)

The California Zephyr is about to enter Tunnel 29 on the Moffat Line just east of Pinecliffe, Colorado and will be in Denver's Union Station about 90 minutes later.

BNSF 6942 (ES44AC) leads a freight through Tunnel #29 east of Pinecliffe, Colorado.

Threading the Cliffs at Pinecliffe

Destined for Tulsa this loaded coal started its journey at the Savage load-out in Utah. This train runs with a different symbol into Gran... (more)

Heading Home for the Holidays

Amtrak California Zephyr is whipping up the fresh powder in Coal Creek Canyon on its westbound journey with travelers in the Holiday mood. The fre... (more)