Hi winds, blowing snow and sub-freezing temperatures chill the California Zephyr as it heads into the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel.
Blizzard conditions greet the passengers and crew of the California Zephyr as it runs towards the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel.
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)
The California Zephyr has left Denver, Colorado and enters the cut east of Rocky as it heads towards the Rocky Mountains.
Amtrak engine 180 leads the California Zephyr out of Tunnel 1 and heads towards Plainview, Colorado.
Amtrak engine 83 leads the California Zephyr through Coal Creek Canyon on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.
The California Zephyr crosses over the road leading into Coal Creek Canyon as it begins the run up the Moffat Tunnel Sub.
The California Zephyr climbs the steep grade up to Tunnel 1 at Plainview, Colorado.
After running through Coal Creek Canyon, the California Zephyr climbs the steep grade up to Tunnel 1 at Plainview, Colorado.
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.
The California Zephyr 5 train runs through the cut leading to Rocky, Colorado as it heads towards the Moffat Tunnel district.
Amtrak engine 83 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Coal Creek Canyon as it begins the climb up the Moffat Tunnel Sub.
A bright sunny morning greets the passengers on the California Zephyr as the 5 train climbs up to Tunnel 1 at Plainview, Colorado.
The entire consist of the eastbound Capitol Limited is visible as it makes its journey down the east slope of Sandpatch Grade at Fairhope.