Today's California Zephyr #5 arrived in Fort Morgan at 0630 MST (46 min. late). Ollie had P42s #140 & #78 to power the 8-car consist to a stop with car 7 to the station ramp for passenger service to 1 passenger stepping to the platform and 1 new fare boarding. Meanwhile, Mr. Darrell stepped from the train with a coffee for the camera operator (Thank you, Mr. Darrell!) and a greeting to all. Always a treat!
With the station work safely completed and the visit over for this time, the high ball was given and on a clear signal, Ollie ramped up the amps to the traction motors moving this Zephyr west toward its next stop at Union Station in Denver.
My thanks, as always, to the operating crew and a special thanks to Mr. Darrell for the greetings today!
Everyone please stay warm and safe!
Temp: ZERO F. Feels like -16 F.
Expected high: 21 F.
Sunrise: 0717 MST. Sunset: 1346