On March 20, 1949, the first run of the original California Zephyr departed Chicago, Illinois, bound for the west coast. A 75th anniversary run of the westbound California Zephyr, Amtrak’s train... (more)
Running approximately 8hrs & 42mins late, AMTK 83 & 68 lead the eastbound California Zephyr at MP 168 on BNSF's Hastings subdivision.
On my first visit to northern California, in late April 1971, I rode Southern Pacific train 99, the Coast Daylight, to San Francisco, got bussed across the Bay to Oakland, and rode SP train... (more)
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.
