Logo
 
 
11/18/2024
View Photos
Members
 
 
 
 
Viewing Album:  Denver Trip July 2023
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:7/19/2023 - 7/22/2023
Album Info:Train photos from a July 2023 trip to Denver and the surrounding areas. This wasn't a train watching trip but like Jeff Goldblum's character Ian Malcolm says in Jurassic Park, "Trains find a way"!
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
North End of Denver Union Station
Title:  North End of Denver Union Station
Description:  With the addition of the commuter trains it is basically unrecognizable from when I was last here n 2004.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:06:15 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Futuristic and Old Fashioned at Denver Union Station
Title:  Futuristic and Old Fashioned at Denver Union Station
Description:  The flowing design of the circa 2012 platforms contrasts with the 1914 built station building.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:06:24 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Wating to Go
Title:  Wating to Go
Description:  A Silverliner V set waits to depart Union Station.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:06:29 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  RTD 4010(Electric M.U.)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Still Standing Watch
Title:  Still Standing Watch
Description:  The 1914 built Union Station building still watches over the rebuilt Union Station.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:06:35 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
RTD 4010 waits to depart Union Station
Title:  RTD 4010 waits to depart Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:06:42 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  RTD 4010(Electric M.U.)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Amtrak Platforms at Union Station
Title:  Amtrak Platforms at Union Station
Description:  Two low level platforms in the middle are used by the California Zephyr and the Winter Park Express during ski season.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:06:49 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Departing under a Sea of Wires
Title:  Departing under a Sea of Wires
Description:  An A Line train for the airport departs (right) while another Silverliner V set waits on the left.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:06:54 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RTD 4005(Electric M.U.) RTD 4045(Electric M.U.)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Interior of Union Station
Title:  Interior of Union Station
Description:  Union Station still has an Amtrak Ticket office but also houses several bars and cafes and the Crawford Hotel.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:00 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
RTD 4001 arrives at Union Station
Title:  RTD 4001 arrives at Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:05 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RTD 4001(Electric M.U.)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
A light rail vehicle is stabled next to Union Station
Title:  A light rail vehicle is stabled next to Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:09 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Arriving on Track 12
Title:  Arriving on Track 12
Description:  A Light Trail train arrives at Union Station to pick up passengers.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:15 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Light Rail Car 299 arrives at Union Station
Title:  Light Rail Car 299 arrives at Union Station
Description:  This type is a Siemens SD-160 from 2008.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:21 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Now arriving on Track 11
Title:  Now arriving on Track 11
Description:  A Light Trail train arrives at Union Station.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:27 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Peaking out
Title:  Peaking out
Description:  RMX peaks out from behind a wall in UP's 36th Street Yard.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:32 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RMRX 8020(GP40-3)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Two UP Geeps Switch 36th St Yard
Title:  Two UP Geeps Switch 36th St Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:37 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 1418(GP40-2) UP 712(GP38-2)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Hard at Work
Title:  Hard at Work
Description:  Two sets of UP Geeps work 36th Street Yard.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:45 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 712(GP38-2) UP 845(GP38-2) UP 695(GP38-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Stored Units and the Rocky Mountaineer at 36th St Yard
Title:  Stored Units and the Rocky Mountaineer at 36th St Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:50 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  RMRX 8021(GP40-3)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
Puff of Smoke
Title:  Puff of Smoke
Description:  BNSF 1812 lets out a puff of smoke as it makes its way to the Golden Yard.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:07:55 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1812(SD40-2)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
BNSF 1812 leads a freight into Golden
Title:  BNSF 1812 leads a freight into Golden
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:01 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1812(SD40-2)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
BNSF 1812 poses with part of the massive Coors Plant
Title:  BNSF 1812 poses with part of the massive Coors Plant
Description:  Soon it will arrive at the Golden Yard.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:07 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1812(SD40-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
BNSF 1572 trails on the Golden Local
Title:  BNSF 1572 trails on the Golden Local
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:12 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1572(SD40-2R)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
How much beer can these fit?
Title:  How much beer can these fit?
Description:  Big Lineage insulated boxcars are replacing the older maroon boxcars typically seen at the Coors Plant.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:19 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
What an Insult
Title:  What an Insult
Description:  A Santa Fe caboose looks rather forlorn with al the graffiti covering it.
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:24 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
CC 71 sits on display next t the Lady Luck Casino
Title:  CC 71 sits on display next t the Lady Luck Casino
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:29 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CC 71(2-8-0)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
Colorado & Southern sits on display next to the Grand Z Casino
Title:  Colorado & Southern sits on display next to the Grand Z Casino
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:35 PM
Location:  Central City, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CS 71(2-8-0)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Another shot of C&S 71 on display
Title:  Another shot of C&S 71 on display
Description:  This picture shows the combine behind the locomotive.
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:42 PM
Location:  Central City, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
GLRX 40 starts out across the Devil's Gate Trestle
Title:  GLRX 40 starts out across the Devil's Gate Trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:48 PM
Location:  Georgetown, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  GLRX 40(2-8-0)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
A Georgetown Town Loop RR train crosses he Devil's Gate Trestle
Title:  A Georgetown Town Loop RR train crosses he Devil's Gate Trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:08:54 PM
Location:  Georgetown, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GLRX 40(2-8-0)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Closer shot of GLRX 40 coming around the Devil's Gate Trestle
Title:  Closer shot of GLRX 40 coming around the Devil's Gate Trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:09:00 PM
Location:  Georgetown, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GLRX 40(2-8-0)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
Crossing the Devil's Gate Trestle
Title:  Crossing the Devil's Gate Trestle
Description:  A Georgetown Loop RR train crosses the famed Devil's Gate Trestle and will soon arrive at the Georgetown Station.
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/29/2023 2:09:19 PM
Location:  Georgetown, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GLRX 40(2-8-0)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Manitou and Pikes Peak Manitou Springs Yard
Title:  Manitou and Pikes Peak Manitou Springs Yard
Description:  Everything is looking very fresh and neat from the railroad's 4 year rebuild lasting from 2017 to 2021.
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:31:24 PM
Location:  Manitou Springs, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Waiting for Morning
Title:  Waiting for Morning
Description:  One of the new Stadler sets waits to head for the top of Pikes Peak in the morning.
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:31:33 PM
Location:  Manitou Springs, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Old and new in the Manitou Springs Shop
Title:  Old and new in the Manitou Springs Shop
Description:  One of the older SLM built trains (left) shares the shops with one of the new Stadlier built trains (right). Stadler bought SLM in 1998 so really the train on the left is the train on the right's grandfather!
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:31:41 PM
Location:  Manitou Springs, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Sun sets over the Manitou and Pikes Peak Station
Title:  Sun sets over the Manitou and Pikes Peak Station
Description:  Everything is looking very fresh and neat from the railroad's 4 year rebuild lasting from 2017 to 2021.
Photo Date:  7/20/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:31:46 PM
Location:  Manitou Springs, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Sitting at the Summit
Title:  Sitting at the Summit
Description:  One of the new Stadler built sets sits at the top of Pkes Peak.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:31:52 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Cab Car
Title:  Cab Car
Description:  The cab car of one of the new Stadler sets sits on the top of Pikes Peak.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:31:57 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  57   Comments: 0
Manitou and Pikes Peak Stadler Train Interior
Title:  Manitou and Pikes Peak Stadler Train Interior
Description:  The interior is very basic and does not even include a bathroom! Note that the seating is 3X2.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:04 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Stadler Locomotive Cab
Title:  Stadler Locomotive Cab
Description:  The cab of one of the new Stadler built locomotives sits at the op of Pkes Peak.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:11 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
MPP 28 sits at the tops of Pikes Peak
Title:  MPP 28 sits at the tops of Pikes Peak
Description:  This s a Stadler built Hm 4/4
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:20 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  MPP 28(UNKNOWN)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
Summit Switch
Title:  Summit Switch
Description:  This is the switch for the two track station at the Summit of Pikes Peak. Note that it is remote controlled.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:27 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Train in the Clouds
Title:  Train in the Clouds
Description:  An upbound train ascends through the swirling clouds on Pikes Peak.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:34 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  45   Comments: 0
Standing Out
Title:  Standing Out
Description:  The shiny red train stands out amongst the barren landscape of Pikes Peak.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:42 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Above the tree line
Title:  Above the tree line
Description:  A Manitou and Pikes Peak train is well above the tree line as it nears the summit of Pikes Peak.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:50 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Almost There
Title:  Almost There
Description:  A Manitou and Pikes Peak train is almost to the summit of Pikes Peak.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:32:58 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Departing the Summit
Title:  Departing the Summit
Description:  A train departs the summit for Manitou Springs.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:33:05 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MPP 28(UNKNOWN)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Starting the Descent
Title:  Starting the Descent
Description:  A train departs the summit for Manitou Springs.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:33:10 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MPP 28(UNKNOWN)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
MPP 28 and the valley far below
Title:  MPP 28 and the valley far below
Description:  The train is probably a good 5000ft above the valley behind it.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:33:16 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MPP 28(UNKNOWN)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
Down we go
Title:  Down we go
Description:  A train departs the summit for Manitou Springs.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:33:22 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Falling off
Title:  Falling off
Description:  The start of the steep grade makes it look like the train is falling off a cliff.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:33:29 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
MPP 29 rests at the summit
Title:  MPP 29 rests at the summit
Description:  The train had recently arrived from Mantou Springs.
Photo Date:  7/21/2023  Upload Date: 7/30/2023 8:33:36 PM
Location:  Pikes Peak, CO
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  MPP 29(UNKNOWN)
Views:  65   Comments: 0

Page 1 of 3
1 2 3 Next->

Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors		   Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net