Amtrak 6 snakes east through the nearly continuous curves of Byers Canyon.

The eastbound California Zephyr highballs Colfax as it crosses the I-80 over the famous bridges along the pass. The two GE P42's start to charge up to speed as they will start to tackle Donner Pas... (more)

A 5+ HR late Zephyr rolls west out of Shed 10 on a beautiful summer day in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Running at least 5-1/2 hours late, the westbound California Zephyr exits the "Big Hole" at the summit of Donner Pass. Quite a bit of snow lingers at this elevation; a testament to the heavy winter... (more)

Travelers on I-80 through the Emigrant Gap area are briefly inconvenienced by a major highway resurfacing project. Passengers aboard the westbound California Zephyr might actually wish they were ... (more)

A late running California Zephyr offered a rare opportunity to photograph train #5 in broad daylight along the Wasatch Front. Pictured just west of Mesa siding on UP's Provo Sub, the classy 40th A... (more)

About 75 miles east of Reno Nevada. The westbound California Zephyr was struck by a empty gravel semi. I took this photo withen 60 seconds of the train stopping. I ran to the front expecting to se... (more)

The reflective striping on the phase III heritage engine begins to shimmer in the morning light as the Eastbound California Zephyr crosses under Highway 6.

Westbound "California Zephyr" through the Woodside with the Book Cliffs.

The eastbound Zephyr works down the hill along the banks of the Truckee River.

The eastbound California Zephyr drifts down the mountain approaching the town of Floriston.

Riders on Amtrak's California Zephyr get treated to some of the most amazing scenery in the West on a daily basis. Late on Halloween morning, No. 5 demonstrates proof of that statement as ... (more)

A nearly on time Amtrak #5 approaches Newcastle, Colorado on ex D&RGW trackage. Storm King Mountain, site of a 1994 fire that killed 14 firefighters rises in the background

Amtrak's California Zephyr train #6 climbs eastward along former D&RGW rails at Narrows in Spanish Fork Canyon.

An ontime #5 battles up the backside of Donner Pass, nearing the California border after departing Reno.