This California Zephyr #5 made its station stop in Fort Morgan at 0541 MST (departed On Schedule). Ollie had P42s #152 & #56 bring the 8-car train to a stop with car 7 to the mid-station platform for passenger service to 3 detraining passengers and then 1 new fare joined at car 7. With a few minutes to dwell in station, Dana had a chance to chat. During that time, one of the fellas that detrained decided to venture to the head end for a picture or two. Ollie played along with a double toot on the horns. With departure time at hand, Dana boarded the coach and gave the high ball. On a diverging approach signal with a diverging clear at east Bijou siding, Ollie ramped up the amps to the traction motors moving the Zephyr toward Union Station in Denver as its next stop on the journey to Emeryville, CA by the bay.
My thanks to the operating crew for the greetings and the chat this morning.
Everyone please stay safe!
Temp; 15 F. Feels like 1 F.
Expected high: 43 F.
Sunrise: 0716 MST. Sunset: 1653 MST