Amtrak's newest heritage unit, the 164, leads the California Zephyr West into Aurora.

Fresh Paint Westbound 5 climbs the tunnel district at Crescent, CO with 164’s first run with new Heritage Paint.

High Plains Morning Amtrak 5 whips up the dust through Keenesburg, CO

Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr traces the Colorado River through scenic Ruby Canyon between Shale and Utaline, Colorado, on the afternoon of June 23, 2021. The Sightseer Lounge would be a ... (more)

Framed by the graceful stone arches of the station at Stone Avenue in La Grange, Illinois, is Amtrak’s California Zephyr speeding west on April 19, 2009.

Amtrak 171 departs Burlington with the Westbound California Zephyr and passes one of the old warehouses in town.

Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr passes Union Pacific’s MNYPV (North Yard in Denver to Provo, Utah) freight in a March snowstorm at East Portal, Colorado, on March 24, 2007. The lead unit ... (more)

Amtrak's California Zephyr is seen departing its origin of Chicago, IL on a crystal clear February day with two P42's for power.

Snow Flies from the Rail Head Operation Lifesaver P42 plays in the snow pushing a fresh 3” from the railhead at Plainview in the snow.

Winter Park Express 2023 East Portal in a very winter feeling.

My dad greets the westbound California Zephyr as it races across the Illinois countryside east of Kewanee back in 2018. Unlike many railfans, I didn't inherit my love of trains from my dad, or any... (more)

Snowballs and Ice Bombs Fly Drift busting at East Portal, Amtrak 5 tomorrow will be in sunny warm California.

Freezing Fog and Hoarfrost Subzero temperatures and fog layer everything along the Flatiron Range. Amtrak 5 is leaving Plainview at Tunnel 2. .

Amtrak’s Wild Side Wildlife congregate at the altar with us railfans.

Grande Emotions on Memories Nearly Rio Grande, almost with that yellow and black and white fresh powder being whisked from the rail head, a feast for the Grande heart.