Amtrak’s California Zephyr dashes its way west through a winter wonderland at Crescent while slowly climbing Colorado’s Front Range mountains on March 15, 2024.

The California Zephyr runs through the signals at Crescent, Colorado.

Amtrak engine #169 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through a sunny but snow packed Crescent, Colorado.

A crewmember gives two thumbs up as the California Zephyr runs through Crescent, Colorado, where four feet of snow fell overnight.

The Winter Park Express Ski Train leaves Denver's Union Station and runs through the numerous catenaries that support Denver's RTD Commuter Rail train system.

Amtrak engine #169 (P42DC) sits in reserve at the BNSF engine facility in downtown Denver. If there exists a problem with an Amtrak motor while in the Denver area this engine would get called to ... (more)

The California Zephyr has just completed its Green River stop and is now heading east toward Grand Junction (and eventually Chicago).

The westbound California Zephyr passes through a Winter Wonderland in the midst of the area known as the Tunnel District. This is on UP's Moffat Tunnel Subdivision, located about 26 miles west of ... (more)

The golden sunrise glistens on the stainless steel of the California Zephyr, which runs past a pond in Wiggins formed from the relentless thunderstorms that have pounded the area.

Heavy rains pooling along the tracks catch a reflection of the California Zephyr 5 train as it runs through Keenesburg, Colorado on the Brush Sub.

Amtrak train 156 speeds under the Blue Ridge Parkway on an absolutely beautiful morning.

As the fog starts to lift AMTK 169 & 29 race east with a seven hour & 12 minute late #6.

The California Zephyr runs through Keenesburg, Colorado during a muted sunrise.

The California Zephyr runs towards Hudson, Colorado as the sun takes on a fiery red appearance thanks to the smoke from the numerous wildfires in the western states.

Leaving the sun and cloudless sky behind at Santa Barbara, today's 16-hour late edition of the southbound Coast Starlight has now found itself under the morning overcast at Seacliff as it continue... (more)