1983: Rio_Grande Zephyr, America's last privately operated passenger train at Denver's Union Station in its final year of operation.
The Zephyr Line, been taking it for a couple years from my home of Denver to the Bay Area, CA, to see my brother
Recently took the California Zephyr from CHI to SAC. Snagged a photo of a BNSF engine from my cabin while approaching Denver's Union Station.
Eastbound California Zephyr backing in to Denver Union Station, casually
Amtrak's California Zephyr in Denver, Colorado after it had to cut its journey short due to a landslide shortly past Denver - all passengers onboard had to disenbark and fend for themselves, or take the train back to Chicago the following evening.
Private car on California Zephyr Denver 9/8
Taken from California Zephyr. Backing into the Denver Union Station.
Zephyr: Bus only from Grand Junction to Denver
At Emeryville, CA, and just found out (I didn’t receive or missed an alert) that the California Zephyr is only running bus service from Grand Junction, CO, to Denver.
Anyone know the reason why? And how I might estimate or account for how long the delay will be from the original time out of Denver?
If you stepped off of the Zephyr in Denver due to the 4 hour delay announcement, get back to the train now. It is now expected to leave at 10am.
Right after they announced the delay and said you could leave until 12:50, they canceled that and asked everyone to wait before leaving the platform as they were getting more information. They just announced that the train is now leaving at 10am, so if you left right away and missed the call-back, make your way back to the station now so you don't miss the train.
Don't know if anyone riding is checking this subreddit, but just in case.
I am planning to take the California Zephyr from Denver to San Francisco on the labor day weekend (sept 4-5). How is the fire situation in California right now? Any recent travellers? I am worried about the smoke and hazy atmosphere due to the fires.
California Zephyr: Denver-Chicago. Carriage Set, Crew Change, Equipment Change, and Any Other Tips?
Me and my girlfriend are planning to go from Denver-New York next year. I got a little bit of information of the second leg while at Penn Station (She's moving to me), but I don't have the funds to examine this trip from Denver-Chicago myself. Any and all tips would be appreciated so we know what to expect. Thanks!
Westbound California Zephyr, Denver Union Station, heading to Salt Lake, Reno, and the outskirts of San Francisco
Los Angeles to Denver via the Surfliner and California Zephyr?
I am trying to map out this trip on Amtrak.com but it puts me on a bus between L.A. and S.F. How do I get around this? Half the point of this trip is the California coast...
Denver & Rio Grand Western Railroad Diesel locomotive #5771 leads passenger train #17, the "Rio Grande Zephyr". Plainview Colorado, February 19, 1983.
Amtrak #6, the California Zephyr, on it's way to Denver Union Station.
(6/5/21) Amtrak's California Zephyr train #6 prepares to knock down the mainline signal at Leyden as it is mere miles from its next destination of Union Station in Downtown Denver
CB&Q 4001, also known as “Aeolus” or “The Denver Zephyr” traveling through Aurora, Illinois
The California Zephyr. Taken (and edited) by me last fall at Denver Union Station. Will be riding this bad boy to Salt Lake in about a month and a half. Can’t wait!
The California Zephyr. Taken (and edited) by me last fall at Denver Union Station. Will be riding this bad boy to Salt Lake in about a month and a half. Can’t wait!
View of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad "Denver Zephyr" Aeolus stream locomotive and train cars near Aurora, Illinois.
Taking CA Zephyr to Salt Lake soon from Denver. Can anyone tell me what this email means for dining options for people in the Coach seats? Will it just be snacks, or will we also have Dining Car access like those in the sleeping cars? I feel like they could've worded this better.
It’s not much - but it’s my first custom team! The Denver Zephyrs!
View of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad "Denver Zephyr" Silver King diesel locomotive and train cars in the train yards near Union Station, Denver, Colorado.
California Zephyr at Denver, late in the evening.
Vacation Advice. My family is flying into Denver, CO and we need to get to Salt Lake City, UT. We’re considering taking the California Zephyr. Our kids are 7 + 9 and we’re planning on going economy, but don’t know what to expect or if we should outlay the additional cash for tiny cabins. Thoughts?
- Do the small two seat cabins still have toilets?
- Are the trains typically packed?
- Do the trains have WiFi?
The kids will have iPads, books, and drawing material.
Rainbow-era Amtrak Denver Zephyr departing Chicago Union Station, October 14, 1972. Photo by Marty Bernard [2000x1423]
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad E9 9991 with the 1st section of the Denver Zephyr at Denver, Colorado on August 11, 1962, photographer unknown, print by Tom Klinger, Chuck Zeiler collection. [2048x1339]
Burlington & Quincy Railroad "Denver Zephyr" Aeolus stream locomotive [3216 x 1974]
California Zephyr pulling into Amtrak's new platform at Denver Union Station
CB&Q E7A 9936A with Train 10, The Denver Zephyr, at Fairview Ave., Downers Grove, Illinois in August 1968. Photo by Marty Bernard [2000x1433]
Has anyone taken the California Zephyr from Chicago to Denver?
My boyfriend and I were thinking about taking Amtrak to Denver and then flying back to Chicago about a week later (or flying there and Amtrak back). The price equals to be about the same as flying roundtrip (if we're taking the cheapest options).
Would you recommend a sleeper room, even if it's not the full route? Amtrak says it's around 18-19 hours, though I know they tend to be delayed easily.
More importantly, if you've done it, would you do it again? Any complaints?
TIL The Denver Zephyrs minor league baseball team was moved to New Orleans, had a fan vote and was renamed to the New Orleans Baby Cakes in 2017.
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The Rio Grande Zephyr waits for its final departure from Denver’s Union Station on April 24, 1983. - Photo by Bruce Fingerhood [1240 x 836]
The Spirit of the Union Pacific in Denver, Colorado. Spotted from the westbound California Zephyr.
Looking for a Denver Zephyrs jersey, willing to pay 500 bucks for one
Hi all, I am in the Denver metro area and I am looking for an old Denver Zephyrs home jersey, either the white one or the green alternate one will do. Please send me a message if you have one you're willing to sell with pictures. Thank you.
Rio Grande Zephyr is seen at sunrise in Denver's Union Station, Summer 1972 [2048 x 1340]
The Denver Zephyr - E8 9986 and two sisters with the Denver Zephyr in the last few miles before reaching the bumper post at Chicago Union Station. Marty Bernard was standing on the platform of the Congress Park commuter stop in Brookfield, IL. [2000x1390]
California Zephyr pulling into Amtrak's new platform at Denver Union Station [x-post /r/Denver]
Chuck Wagon on the Denver Zephyr, 1970.
The Rio Grande Zephyr - America's last privately operated passenger train - at Denver's Union Station in 1983, its final year of operation. [1240x836]
D&RG F9A 5771 the Rio Grande Zephyr heading back to Denver after a light coating of overnight snow at Gilluly, Utah on Good Friday, April 1, 1983 [2878×1940]
D&RG F9A 5771 the Rio Grande Zephyr heading back to Denver after a light coating of overnight snow at Gilluly, Utah on Good Friday, April 1, 1983
The Rio Grande Zephyr - America's last privately operated passenger train - at Denver's Union Station in 1983, its final year of operation. [1240x836]
BN 9973 with Train 6, the Denver Zephyr, between Plano and Sandwich, IL at milepost 54.1 in January 1972. A Roger Puta photo. [2000x1306]
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad dome lounge observation 235, named SILVER CHATEAU, on the rear of Train Number 10, the eastbound Denver Zephyr at Denver Union Station on August 20, 1964, Ektachrome by Chuck Zeiler. [5256x3480]
ATSF 34C (F3A) with Train 191-190 and CB&Q Train 10, the Denver Zephyr, at Denver Union Station on Decedmber 17, 1970 - A Roger Puta Photograph [2000x1356]
Colorado & Southern/Fort Worth & Denver Texas Zephyr at Colorado Springs, 1967 - photo by Craig Willett [2048x1388]
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