With 11,749 ft. Mt. Timpanogos looming in the background, Amtrak's California Zephyr train #6 roars east through Springville, Utah. Built by EMD in Dec. 1987, the 403 was one of the last new F40PH... (more)

Amtrak’s California Zephyr, train No. 5, glides through the snow at Kings Crossing west of Winter Park, Colorado, on a snowy January 3, 2004.

Amtrak's California Zephyr train #6 winds its way east through the Red Narrows of Spanish Fork Canyon.

I've always thought how cool it would be to have a family member who is a railroad engineer or conductor. A local mom takes her son to see off his dad working the cab of Amtrak's California Zephyr... (more)

Amtrak 6 leads train #6! I was surprised to find Amtrak 6 on the point of the eastbound California Zephyr which happens to be train #6. Here the California Zephyr comes cruising along the shores o... (more)

Mismatched GE power leads Amtrak's California Zephyr train #6 through the Red Narrows of Spanish Fork Canyon.

Here's a great example of being at the right place at the right time: a four way meet is taking place along the former D&RGW at Utah Railway Junction. At left, the SSW 6890 is stopped on the GJWSM... (more)

The signs of fall are quickly appearing at the higher elevations of Colorado's Moffat Route. The eastbound California Zephyr was on time as it sped out of Hot Sulfur Springs past a small stand of ... (more)

After dropping down grade from Tunnel 1, Amtrak #6, the California Zephyr sweeps around curves on the approach to Blue Mountain Road on their way to Denver and eventually Chicago.

Two P42's are back to back as they lead the westbound Amtrak California Zephyr, train numbered 5, along the shores of the bay as it heads for it's final destination of Emeryville, CA.

Salt Lake City's Rio Grande passenger depot was a hub of activity when Amtrak's California Zephyr, Desert Wind, and Pioneer long distance trains combined into one for the journey east to Chicago. ... (more)

The California Zephyr gets it own scenic runby courtesy of the local wildlife, as the racket of the silver iron horse sends a herd of elk running along the tracks at the foot of the Rocky Mountain... (more)

It was a nice sight, as the "Pointless Arrow" Amtrak heritage unit (Phase I) came rolling around the corner in Biggsville. This is Amtrak #5, the outbound California Zephyr, about 25 miles from it... (more)

Running late as usual, Amtrak #5 "The California Zephyr" has its dynamic brakes on as they slow for the permanent speed restriction in La Salle as they head north towards Speer and beyond to Emery... (more)

AMTK 156 West races the sunset on the planet of Mars, with the California Zephyr in tow... Really, its Eastern Utah, not Mars!