The California Zephyr 5 train runs through Crescent, Colorado after a fresh layer of snow hit the area the previous day.

Amtrak engine #170 (P42DC) kicks up the snow as it runs the California Zephyr through Rocky, Colorado.

Amtrak engine #78 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Commerce City, Colorado.

The California Zephyr 5 train leaves Denver behind at dawn as it kicks up the snow and heads towards Leyden, Colorado on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

The California Zephyr runs through Plainview, Colorado after freezing fog and falling snow creates a winter wonderland on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Amtrak engine #176 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Tolland, Colorado on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Operation Lifesaver Pleasant winter light highlights the nose of a unit that reminds me of Rio Grande in yellow and black leading today’s westbound 5 the California Zephyr.

Amtrak engine #78 (P42DC) leading the California Zephyr 5 train notches up as it leaves the siding at Irondale, Colorado and heads to Denver. It took the siding so that the California Zephyr 6 tr... (more)

Amtrak engine #176 leads the California Zephyr through a winter wonderland at Plainview, Colorado created by freezing fog and snow showers. The temperature did not get above zero the entire day. ... (more)

Snowballs and Ice Bombs Fly Drift busting at East Portal, Amtrak 5 tomorrow will be in sunny warm California.

Freezing Fog and Hoarfrost Subzero temperatures and fog layer everything along the Flatiron Range. Amtrak 5 is leaving Plainview at Tunnel 2. .

Every morning this gentleman walks to the track to wave at the California Zephyr 5 train as it leaves Denver, prompting a friendly horn from the engineer as the train passes.

The California Zephyr runs through Irondale, Colorado as it heads towards Denver on the Brush Sub.

The Winter Park Express Ski Train is a rousing success again this year, with tickets selling out for another season. It is a great way to see the Colorado Rocky Mountains and avoid the lengthy de... (more)

The California Zephyr 6 train is 14 hours late getting to Denver, which meant being able to catch in daylight running through the Union Pacific's North Yard. Usually, the CZ6 would get to Denver ... (more)