A crewman from UP 8080 does a visual check of the Winter Park Express Ski Train as it runs past the siding at Tolland, Colorado.

UP 8080 (AC45CCTE) leads an oil can train around the elevated curve at Tolland, Colorado.

The Winter Park Express Ski Train meets a Union Pacific oil can train at Tolland, Colorado as it heads back to Denver with a load of tired skiers, hikers and snowboarders.

UP 8216 (ES44AC) leaves the Colorado Rocky Mountains behind as it heads towards Rollinsville on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Amtrak engine #181 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr 5 train through Tolland as it heads to the Moffat Tunnel.

Snow is falling as Amtrak engine #163 (P42DC) leads the Winter Park Express Ski Train through the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel

The Winter Park Express Ski Train runs through the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel and into a snowstorm as it heads down the mountain towards Denver.

Amtrak engine #176 (P42DC) rounds the corner at Tolland, Colorado and will soon enter the Moffat Tunnel in the Colorado Rockies.

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.

Daily 5 trying to make some time up...

Here is a unique look at the garage door that lifts up to let a train exit the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel. You can see the Winter Park Express deep inside the tunnel, and the train will soo... (more)

The Winter Park Express exits the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel and runs into winds and snow showers at Tolland, Colorado.

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 Winter Park Express Ski Train exits the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel in a snow shower as it heads back to Denver after another successful trip with a load of happy skiers.