Eastbound Southwest chief from LA to CHI departs Flagstaff Depot after it's scheduled stop

The California Zephyr 5 train gets ready to enter the east portal of the Moffat Tunnel at Tolland, Colorado.

The westbound Southwest Chief begins the steep part of the climb up over Raton Pass.

The westbound Southwest Chief approaches the station stop at Raton, on time.

The California Zephyr notches up as it heads through Tolland, Colorado on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Amtrak engine #168 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Tolland, Colorado on its way to the Moffat Tunnel.

Amtrak engine #168 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr through Tolland, Colorado and will soon enter the Moffat Tunnel.

The California Zephyr rounds the corner leading up to the Moffat Tunnel.

The California Zephyr runs through the valley at Tolland, Colorado on the way to the Moffat Tunnel.

The California Zephyr leaves the storm clouds and Tolland, Colorado behind as it heads to the Moffat Tunnel.

The deadhead move for the 2022 Autumn Colors Express from Chicago to Huntington, WV highballs east on former C&O rails, seen here passing the vegetation-covered CS Cabin interlocking tower in Silv... (more)

Amtrak Northeast Regional train 176 at control point Gilbert.

Amtrak engine 168 (P42DC) leads the California Zephyr up the grade towards tunnel 3 as it heads into the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Right on time, Amtrak's westbound Chief approaches the summit of Raton Pass, negotiating the famous curves of Dick Wootton's ranch in Colorado just short of the New Mexico border.

Fall Cold Air along South Boulder Creek