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Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 21AUG2024
This morning's California Zephyr #5 arrived in Fort Morgan at 0547 MDT (3 min. off). P42s #171 & #170 brought the 8-car train to a stop with car 7 to the parking area platform for passenger service to 4 departing passengers and then to 3 new patrons. With the station work safely completed, the high ball was given and on a clear signal the Zephyr continued its westward trek with the next stop being Denver's Union Station.
My thanks, as always, to the operating crew for the greetings this morning.
Everyone please stay safe!
Temp. 63 F. Feels like 63 F.
Expected high: 95 F.
Sunrise: 0612 MDT
My thanks, as always, to the operating crew for the greetings this morning.
Everyone please stay safe!
Temp. 63 F. Feels like 63 F.
Expected high: 95 F.
Sunrise: 0612 MDT
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A Calif. Zephyrin Ft. Morgan on 20AUG2024 with FRA car.
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Today's California Zephyr #5 made its station stop at 0545 MDT (1 min. late but who's counting). Power from P42s # 50 and #13 brought the 9-car train to a stop with car 7 to the station platform for passenger service to 2 departing passengers and then to 8 new patrons. With the good-byes completed, Kelly gave the high ball and on a clear signal the Zephyr continued its westward trek with the ne...
The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 19AUG2024
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This morning's California Zephyr #5 arrived in Fort Morgan at 0556 MDT 912 min. tardy). Power from P42s #192 and #140 brought the 8-car consist to a single spot - two car passenger service stop with 4 passengers departing from car 4 (sleeper) and 5 departing from car 7 (coach) followed by two boarding for the trip west. After the flurry of activity had calmed a bit with people safely away from ...
Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan with a visit from Darrell on 18AUG2024
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This California Zephyr #5 arrived in Fort Morgan at 0543 MDT (On Schedule departure but 3 minutes early here). P42s #15 and #167 (in Phase VII coat of colors) brought the 8-car train to a stop with car 7 to the parking area platform for passenger service to 5 new passengers. Meanwhile, I had a visit with Mr. Darrell who also handed me a coffee. Always a treat to greet him with or without coffee...
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 17AUG2024
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Today's California Zephyr #5 made its station stop in Fort Morgan at 0544 MDT (On Schedule). Power for this 8-car consist was provided by P42s #54 & #194. The train was brought to a stop with car 7 to the parking area platform for 1 departing passenger. There were no new fares. Ater waiting for the scheduled departure time to appear on the official AMTRAK time piece, the high ball was given and...
The Calif. Zephyr in kinda wet Ft. Morgan on 16AUG2024
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This morning's California Zephyr #5 arrived in wet Fort Morgan at 0547 MDT (3 min. tardy). The train was powered by P42s #71 and #142. They brought the 8-car consist to a single stop - two car passenger service with 2 new fares joining the sleeper car 4 and other passenger work was being conducted at car 7 where 1 party detrained and 2 new fares joined. A third party was denied a ride as she ha...
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 15AUG2024
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This California Zephyr #5 arrived in Fort Morgan at 0650 MDT (1 hr.& 5 min. late again due to weather east of here in Iowa and Nebraska). P42s #45 & #170 brought the 8-car train to a stop with car 3 to the station platform. There was no passenger activity this morning. After a quick look, the high ball was given and on a clear signal at west Ft. Morgan CP, the Zephyr ramped up the amps to the t...
Storm delayed Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 14AUG2024
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This morning's California Zephyr #5 made it to Fort Morgan at 1019 MDT (4 hrs. & 54 min. late due to extreme winds and storm across Nebraska from Lincoln to McCook. There were a couple of other slow orders in far eastern Colorado due to stream flooding from that same storm. That storm is now crossing upper Iowa and Minnesota. Back to the Zephyr where P42 #76 was on point and P42 #13 hiding in t...
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 13AUG2024
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With the camera gremlins not in play this morning, the California Zephyr #5 made its station stop in Fort Morgan at 0555 MDT (9 min. off). P42s #192 & #140 led the 8-car train to a stop with car 6 to the station platform for no passenger work. A quick check and Kelly gave the nigh ball. On a clear signal the Zephyr departed for its next stop at Denver's Union station. My thanks to the operating...
The Calif. Zephyr NOT in Ft. Morgan on 12AUG2024 My Bad!
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I am not sure why the camera stopped recording but that happened. This California Zephyr #5 did make it into Fort Morgan at 0609 MDT (29 min. late). P42s #15 and #167 (in Phase VII livery) brought the 8-car train to the first of two stops with cars 2 & 3 to the station platforms for passenger service to 4 departing passengers and 1 transferring passenger who moved from the car 3 sleeper to car ...
Calif. Zephyr in murky Ft. Morgan on 11AUG2024
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This California Zephyr #5 arrived thru the fog and mist at 0557 MDT (13min. late). Power was provided by P42s #54 & #194 to the 8-car consist. It was stopped with car 7 to the parking area platform for passenger service to 2 new fares. With them safely onboard, Kelly gave the high ball and a on a clear signal at west Ft Morgan CP, the zephyr continued its westward trek with the next station sto...
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 10AUG2024
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This morning's California Zephyr #5 made its station stop in Fort Morgan at 0606 MDT (22 min. late). P42s #71 & #142 brought the 8-car consist to a stop with car 3 to the station platform for 2 new patrons boarding the sleeper. With then safely onboard, Mandy gave the high ball and on a clear signal, the Zephyr rolled out of town toward its next stop at Denver's Union Station. My thanks, as alw...
The Calif. Zephyr #5 in Ft. Morgan on 09AUG2024
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In a preview of days to come, the California Zephyr arrived in Fort Morgan at 0601 MDT (16min. off). Powering the 8-car train were P42s #45 & #170. The consist was stopped with car 7 to the parking area platform for 1 off and 1 on. Meanwhile, off camera, the supervisor boarded car 2 for the ride back to Denver. He will return on tonight's #6 Zephyr to reclaim the Gvt. vehicle he is driving. Wit...
Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 08AUG2024 (playin' in the mist)
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Today's California Zephyr #5 made its station stop in Fort Morgan at 0818 MDT (2 hrs. & 33 min. late). Ollie had P42s #76 & #48 bring the 8-cat consist to a stop with car 7 to the mid-station platform for passenger service to 1 departing passenger and 1 new patron. The high ball was given and on a clear signal, Ollie ramped up the amps moving the Zephyr west toward Union Station in Denver. Olli...
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan with a visit with Darrell.
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This California Zephyr #5 arrived in Fort Morgan at 0617 MDT (33 min. late). P42s #192 & #142 brought the 8-car train to a single spot - two car passenger service with 2 departing passengers from car 3 and an unknown number from car 7. Then 3 new patrons boarded car 7 for the ride west. As that was happening in background, my friend Darrell stepped from the sightseer/lounge to say hi and pass a...
The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 06AUG2024
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The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 06AUG2024
Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 05AUG2024
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Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 05AUG2024
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 04AUG2024 With strike II for a would be pax
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A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 04AUG2024 With strike II for a would be pax
The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 03AUG2024
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The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 03AUG2024
Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 02AUG2024
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Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 02AUG2024
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 01AUG2024
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A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 01AUG2024
The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on the last day of JULY 2024.
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The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on the last day of JULY 2024.
Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 30JULY224
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Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 30JULY224
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 29JULY2024
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A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 29JULY2024
Powder River unit coal train in Ft. Morgan on 28JULY2024 ahead of the Zephyr #5
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Powder River unit coal train in Ft. Morgan on 28JULY2024 ahead of the Zephyr #5
The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 28JULY2024
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The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 28JULY2024
Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 27JULY2024 with visit from Darrell
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Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 27JULY2024 with visit from Darrell
A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 26JULY2024
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A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 26JULY2024
The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 25JULY2024
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The Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 25JULY2024
Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 24JULY2024
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Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 24JULY2024
Tomorrow's A5 has 203 OLS trailing 3rd!
Well, I guess my comment disappeared again.I watched to see where it went just said reply added. Dint say much as my eyes are a little off.Hope you have a blessed day & thank you for # 5.👋😉☺️💥🐦🐓😎
Good morning, Carolyn; Thank you for dialing in again as well as the comments. I am wondering where your original comment did go??? 🤔🤨 I do understand about the vision problems. Sad to know that you have those problems. But you are still here and are making comments. I am waiting on both #6 and #5 this morning. We will have a Thursday "two-fer" today. Just don't know which one will get here first. Anyway, have a great Thursday. Please take care and stay safe! 🤓👋🕊🐓🐓👌👍
Good morning Another excellent video I hope the weather is cooling down warming up here in Australia into 60s
Hello, Neil; I thank you for dialing in and the comments. WE are still on the warm side of hot here. We are being teased by a forecast of rain tomorrow. I'll have to feel it to believe it. LOL! Yep. the planet is shifting in its orbit bringing you back into the heat. Have a great Thursday down there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Lots of activity again today. Thanks Mike. Another good one. Have a great day.
Good afternoon, Lou; I thank you for dropping by along with the comments. I was caught by all of the activity this morning. Makes for a quick day on the platform. Have a great afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Grat video Mike well done
Good afternoon, James; I thank you for tuning in as well as the comments. I appreciate it! Have a great evening up there. Please take care and stay safe!
Yeah good afternoon Mike I see the sky in the background. And I hear I believe what our crickets. Looks like just another nice peaceful day out there. In fmg.
Good afternoon, Robert; Thank you for tuning in and the comments. It has been a decent day so far. Hasn't gotten as warm as predicted yet. That's fine by me. The crickets and roosters were at it near the depot. Not on the video was a Killdeer being harassed by a cat. The cat lost as the bird flew. Anyway, I hope that you have a great afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Hi Mike Have been enjoying your videos all summer. I live in California and have taken the Zephyr from Sacramento to Reno Would be interesting to me if you mention the time the train arrives and the temperature as part of the daily video Ted
Good morning, Ted; I thank you for tuning in as well as the comments. Any ride on the Zephyr is a good ride. Please check the comments section with the videos as the time in station along with the temp., sunrise, expected temps. are all there. Or I try to include that data. Hope that you have a great day out there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Hey Mike! I am on #6 - the one that is 7 hours late. I'm in the 40 car (crew dorm). I will see if they will let me stick out my hand and wave hello.
Good morning, Ken; Thanks for stopping by and the info. I think it will be a bit later by the time you get out here to the flat lands. LOL! I may be on the platform for #6 tomorrow morning as I wait for #5 as well. Sounded like they lit up the place with the electric transmission lines across the tracks and the fires. A front row seat for you on that one. Hope the rest of your journey is safe! Take care and enjoy the ride!
@MikeJensen-jt9yr We were stopped for 7 hours at a block signal west of Winnemucca so I didn't get to see the fire until we passed through the area later. I talked to the conductor and it was a big deal. I80 was shut down for hours, and it looked to me like the fire jumped the tracks - and likely ignited some ties in the process of doing so. None of this was Amtrak's fault naturally. The crew timed out and a relief crew had to be brought to Elko to keep us on the move. The interesting thing is I am seeing the Great Salt Lake for the first time. As I type this @10:55am we are about 15 minutes from SLC.
@@Ken_in_Wisconsin You get to see the GSL in the daylight! As for the rest of the events, they could have laid in more party good for all. LOL! Again, enjoy the ride!
hi Mike thanks for the catch of #5 today. i hope you have a great day and a safe one.
Good morning, Ken; Thanks for dropping by and the comments. I appreciate it. Please take care, stay cool, and safe back there.
Hi Mike! Wish I was on there. Not going to jinx it, but, on time (we'll, close a couple times) and no disruptions is a thing right now! Have a great day! Jean
Good morning, Jean; Thank you for tuning in as well as the comments. I would have liked to have been in that crowd as well. My turn will come. Just haven't set a date yet. The Zephyr will get disrupted by the closure of the Moffat Tunnel this weekend (23rd & 24th) It is a planned service break with plenty of notification by AMTRAK to both #5 & #6. A bus bridge will be in service to move passengers across the mountains with a stop in Glenwood Springs. Then it's back to business as usual. Hope that you have a great Wednesday back there. Please take care and stay safe!
Just noticed that the car brakes on the last two cars were not set according to the still-green lights by the doors. The car in front of those showed amber light. Wonder if the air pressure just hadn’t let off enough to trigger the indicator lights.
God morning, Rich; Thanks for dropping by as well as the comments. I really didn't pay attention to the indicator lights today. I am sure there was a reduction on the brake air pipe as they were squealing on all the cars that came by me. I was not sure who the operator (engineer of yore) was today, but I think there was some commuter train background as that happens a lot with them. Anyway, the stop was made safely, and they were ready to roll at the high ball. Have a great Wednesday. Please take care and stay safe!
Good morning. Nothing like a rooster serenade. Have a great day.
Good morning, Robert; Thanks for looking in along with the comments. The roosters were at it again this morning. More so in the predawn hours. Gonna have to wear the earplugs. LOL! Have a great Wednesday. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good Morning Mike ! Things went very quick this morn with efficient loading and unloading !
Good morning, Norman; I thank you for dialing in as well as the comments. Yep. That was very well handled today. They didn't lose much time in station. I thought we may have had another PDA at the car door today. No biggie. I hope that you have great Wednesday. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Hey Mike - busy day again. I could hear the chirping birds, barking dog and the rooster !! Good passenger load, too. Our temp this morning in the 60's. Paper is calling it our "fake Fall". Stay safe, enjoy the cooler weather and take care.
Good afternoon, Jim; Thank you for stopping by as well as the comments. I know the roosters and a dog were at it, but it may have been crickets chirping There was a Killdeer that was being harassed by a cat. The cat lost. Wow! 60s back there? Yep. Sounds like a fake fall to me. If the humidity stays low, the 60s here are comfortable sleeping. For the past few days, the temps have stayed in the higher range well past sunset. It was still 73 F. when I got up at 0330 this morning. Cooled off quickly though. Now we have cleared 85 F. and still climbing. Sadly, the humidity is also on the rise. Anyway, have a great Wednesday afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good morning Mike from 71 clear mid Tenn. See 3 sleepers on each #5 & #6 always. Do they sell out including 4 roomettes on lower level? Those lovely Amish folks in black with straw hats & beards are easy to notice. Enjoy your day, it sure looks lovely there with beautiful skies both ways.
Good morning, Ben, I thank you for looking in and the comments. We are 77 F and cloudy. Still headed for 95 F. today. I would like to see another sleeper added along with a regular coach or two. I have been a passenger in the dorm/transition/sleeper (car 2 in the train order). Comfortable yet busy. A true sleeper added to the consist would be nice not only for the passengers but for the train staff as well. I was unaware of roomettes on the lower floor of the sleepers. I thought they were all on the upper floor with family rooms on the lower floor. Oh well. At least the Amish who departed the train today had a driver there to take them north. The last family didn't have a driver readily at hand. I think they had a 3 hour wait and then a 3 hour ride north. Hope that you have a great Wednesday back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
I believe a" normal " sleeper has a family room plus handicap accessible room plus 4 roomettes on lower level. Upper level has 10 roomettes plus 5 bedrooms.. Most on coach ride upper level but there are about 8-10 seats on lower level. We rode lower level both trips of City of New Orleans since it is night time all the way from Memphis to Chicago and back so sight seeing is out of the question. Lower level seats in lounge car would be ok in flat desert area if top level is crowded.
@@benedmonson3445 I learned something today. All I have seen in the sleepers were the big rooms and the restrooms and showers on the lower floor. The car attendants lock off the restroom on the upper floor for emergency use only from what I've been told. It's all good.
Busy morning! Great job as usual Mike!
Good morning, Mike; I thank you for stopping by along with the comments. I appreciate it. Please take care and stay safe!
Another hot 1- 103. Did you get rain ? Saw you under a severe storm watch yesterday. No rain here.Nice again to see “platform people” means traveling. TY for 5. Something to take my mind off of world problems. Even USA ones.🇺🇸
Good morning, Cheryl; I thank you for dialing in along with the comments. Yesterday was fairly reasonable and no thunderstorms here. Monday, we had reported "land spouts". I am unsure if the NWS meant dust devils or clear air tornados. The we did get 0.75 inch of rain. May get more this afternoon. That was a full platform this morning. Nice to see them as there were none waiting when I got there about 20 minutes before the Zephyr did. Friday and Saturday are weird Zephyr days as the UP is closing the Moffat Tunnel to complete the work they started a month ago. #5 will turn in Denver and #6 will turn in Grand Junction with a bus bridge between. Yep. I've tried to dismiss all the other crap including the DNC in Chicago and elsewhere. All the powermongers are at it again, still, yet, and already. Anyway, have a great Wednesday down there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good morning Mike. Another busy day on the platform, efficient stop too. Looks like a nice morning but you are still getting highs of 95! I like the dawn lighting, dark enough to see the lights well but bright enough to make out everything else. Thanks and stay well.
Good afternoon, Dan; I thank you for tuning in as well as the comments. Yep. There was plenty of activity on the platform today. Kinda got bunched up for a bit. I have decided to stay indoors for the rest of the day. The house is still cool, and the A/C hasn't cycled yet. It will be a good time to check my eyelids for light leaks here pretty soon. LOL! Have a great Wednesday. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good morning Mike. I don't know about all of Amtrak but the Zephyr sure seems to be thriving. Glad to see it. I had a chat with an owl about 3 AM, he responded to me but I couldn't see him. Happy to hear him though. Have a great day and stay safe.
Good morning, David; Thank you for dropping by along with the comments. We may see a "two-fer tomorrow morning as the #6 train is delayed over 7 hours right now. Got stopped by fire with plenty of sparks due to an electrical transmission line falling across the tracks, way out west. The owls here have moved on. I have not heard or seen any this year. With the new owners of the grain elevator cleaning and repairing most of the roosting birds there are not around. The owls that were in one of the trees near the house have also moved on. Too many cats around. It is neat that you have at least one up there. Have a great Wednesday over there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good Wednesday morning Mike! Partly cloudy and 61 degrees here this morning. Should be 74 later on today out here. It’s mowing day again here! Nice to see a relatively short stop there with some I’m guessing Nebraska bound Amish getting off. Have a great day out your way Sir! I definitely am here! Mark in Iowa.
Hi Mike-heard that bird squawking-see the Amish getting off-others on-thanks another hot one-stay cool & safe😎
Good morning, Mark; Thanks for dropping by and the comments. It has passed thru 80 here at 1015 MDT. The clouds are holding the heat in yet letting the sunshine thru. Maybe rain later today. Mowing here is usually a Saturday event. Yep. These Amish had a driver waiting for them this morning. The family that arrived on Monday had to wait several hours for their driver to make it followed by the several hours back north. They still have some communication problems. Anyway, have a great Wednesday back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
@@jebstewart6270 Good afternoon, Jeb; Thanks for looking in and the comments. I appreciate it. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good morning Mike. Nice video this morning. I have been diagnosed with a light case of pneumonia. Hope we caught it in time. The doctor loaded be up with drugs to take. You have a great day.😊😊😊😊😊
Feel better soon!
Good morning, Gerald; Thank you for stopping by and the comments. I hope that you can shake that pneumonia really quick. 🤒🤢 UGH! Sounds as though your doctor has you on the right path. Please take care and get well quick!
@@cherylday5270 Thank you. I am doing better today.
Good Morning Mike have a great Day.
Good morning, Kenny; Thanks for looking in and the comment. I appreciate it, Please take care. stay cool, and safe back there.
Good morning Mike! Looks like a great day for a train ride. Take care and thanks for the video.
Good morning Mike! Looks like a great day for train ride! Take care and thanks for the video.
I think we did a double here, Dennis. Take care and stay safe!
Hi Mike and thanks for the catch of #5 this morning. Not only do I get a video of the Zephyr, I get to learn stuff too. I always thought that a blue moon was the second full moon in one month. I learned today that this month has a seasonal blue moon also. Enjoy the rest of your Tuesday and stay safe!
Good evening, Tom; Thanks for tuning in along with the comments. I didn't know of the seasonal blue moons either. After reading about the events, I understood a little more. Thai will be the last one in my lifetime as the next is not due until 2037 if I remember right. I'll settle for a monthly blue moon for a while. LOL! Anyway, have a great evening. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Thanks Mike. Nice one. It was nice to see the lady give that gentleman a goodby kiss. My wife keeps track of the moon phases, much like yourself. I must admit that I like your videos in the lower light conditions the best. It makes it much easier to see the lights up and down the line. LOL. Hope you have a great day.
Good evening, Lou; Thanks for stopping by as well as the comments. That was right out of a movie scene, I think. But no matter, signs of affection are always welcome. The phases and names of the full moons has been of interest to me for some time. I too like the darker lighting just for the same reason s you. The signal lights are easier to make out and those farther away are visible. Hope that you have a great evening back there. Please take care and stay safe!
Hi Mike from hot OKC The lady was showing off for us with her engine sound, always enjoy hearing that.Have a blessed day.😉👋🐦💥☺️
Good afternoon, Carolyn; Thank you for dialing in along with the comments. I think it is hot everywhere today. The weather makers can back it off a few degrees for all of us now. That was a nice rumble from the engines today. Even better as they climbed back to road speed leaving town. I hope that you have a great afternoon and evening down there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe! 🥵👋🦗🦗🐓👌👍
hi Mike thanks for the great catch of @5 and the moon shot. hope you have a great and safe day.
Good afternoon, Ken; Thank you for dropping by along with the comments. I appreciate it. Have a great afternoon and evening back there. Please take care and stay safe!
Great work as always Mike be safe out there
Good afternoon, James; Thank you for tuning in along with the comments. I appreciate it. Please take care, stay cool, and safe up there!
Good Afternoon, Mike. Once again a busy day on the platform. Looked like a nice day on tap for Fort Morgan. Still waiting for our evening showers. Someone posted on Next Door a beautiful shot of the sturgeon full moon over the Folly Beach fishing pier. The moon was low to the horizon and was captured very nicely with the waves lapping at the pier. Stay safe, be cool and take care with the heat.
Good afternoon, Jim; I thank you for stopping by as well as the comments. The parking area is nearly full. I don't know how many boarded the #6 train. Had I had had the trike today, no problem. After 0.75 inch of rain last night, the streets and areas I ride were still a mess. Decided the pickup was the better option today. May get the trike back on the road tomorrow. I saw several stills of the full moon taken at different places. Just couldn't draw in the ISS with it as from the camera POV, the ISS was passing just to the right of the moon. It was visible but the cam didn't pick it up. Oh well. There will be other orbits. I do like scenes of full moon over a seascape. I have seen that in real time a couple of times. Anyway, Have a great Tuesday afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Hi Mike! How cool is that? Train/Moon/ISS! I'm quite a need for all 3. I usually set my alarm for the ISS, and then make whoever I can get, to come out with me. Thanks for #5 Jean
Good afternoon, Jean; I thank you for dropping by as well as the comments. I knew I'd see #5and the moon. To see the ISS coming overhead was a bonus although the camera didn't pick it up this morning. I am sure it will fly over on another occasion. Have a great afternoon and evening back there. Please take care. stay cool, and safe!
@@MikeJensen-jt9yr there is an app you can download, put in your coordinates of Ft. Morgan, and it will notify you of passes! That's how I know.
@@jeanmccallum3546 Thanks, Jean! I'll look it up and download it. I think my brother has it on his system.
Good Tuesday morning Mike! 10:36 AM here already. Got busy with work and just finished watching this video. At least for all the riders this morning the stop went fairly smoothly and quick. Another beautiful mid-70’s day out here! I see the moon! Have a great Tuesday out your way Sir! I certainly am here in sunny southeast Iowa! Mark in Iowa.
Good morning, Mark; I thank you for dialing in along with the comments. Stuff happens. I do understand that part. Quite well. No worries. I'll trade you some 56 % humidity and 65 F dew point for your 70s temperatures. LOL! Upper 90s today and tomorrow with a sniff of rain predicted. We did get 0.75-inch last night. My lawn liked it. So did the weeds and the crabgrass. We also had reports of "land spouts" south of town about 15 miles. They couldn't give a better description. It is almost all open range down that way, so no harm done. I hope that you and yours have a great Tuesday afternoon and evening back there. Please take care and stay safe!
Hi Mike-lots of peoples-nice kiss-away-like the antique car&thanks 4 the cool moon shot-have a great day & stay cool😎
Good afternoon, Jeb; Thank you for looking in and the comments. It almost all came together this morning. Just didn't catch the ISS while it was just to the right of the moon. Oh well. I was told there would be days like that. LOL! Have a great Tuesday afternoon and evening. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Yeah good morning Mike that blue moon really look great in the video today. I watch your videos most of the time on my phone. I do have the big TV and once in awhile I watch it on the big tv. But yeah that f r a car what is a nice treat. And yeah that space station would have been a good shot but I bet that probably isn't even visible. You'd have to have some super telescope I bet. Well it was good to see the station work and everything. People getting on people getting off. Look like a lot of people probably when they get off the train they go to other places like Western Nebraska or Wyoming or other places. Or other Colorado places.
Good afternoon, Robert; Thanks for stopping by ass well as the comments. I knew I'd catch the #5. LOL! The moon was also a given with the clear skies this morning. The ISS was just to the right of the moon and moving from southwest to northeast I did have eyes on it and hoped the camera would also see it. Oh well. There will be another time. I am unsure if the two people who detrained had a ride or not. I looked around and didn't see either one. AS for the folks who got on, 1 was going to drive a car back from Denver and the auction house there. Others were headed for Glenwood Springs. AA nice time of year to head there. Anyway, I hope that you have a great Tuesday afternoon and evening. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good morning Mike 0:23 . Good number of passengers on the move today. Must be the sturgeon moon! DOTX 221 is a former VIA rail/CN lounge sleeper car. Perhaps i rode on that back in the day. Be interesting to see the inside now with the instruments etc. Thanks and stay well.
Good morning, Dan; Thank you for dialing in as well as the comments. The boarding passengers were all going different places with 1 dropping off in Denver to return with a rubber- tired vehicle and the others headed for Glenwood Springs and points beyond. I had been flummoxed by the clouds yesterday in getting video of the moon. There won't be another like this in my lifetime. I think I read it will happen again on 2037. Well. that car was gutted by the FRA and equipped with enough electronic recording gear to make any track tech happy. I looked for the magnetometers on trucks, but this car was not so equipped. I think all of the FRA cars are open vestibule style. At least the ones I have seen here. I have never seen the interiors of the cars but do know they all mount a thick plexiglass style door. That is neat that you were able to ride in one back when. Anyway, have a great Tuesday. Please take care and stay safe!
Good morning Mike from 70 sunny mid Tenn. Lots of drama there with lots of passenger activity plus gorgeous moon shot. Thanks for both. Beautiful day start plus good hot coffee, what more can we ask? Whats FRA? FederalRailAuthority??? Do they just bum a ride to wherever, whenever?
Good morning, Ben; Thank you for tuning in along with the comments. I was rather taken by the nearly full parking area this morning. I had planned on riding the trike but don't have pontoon outriggers and paddle wheels for it. LOL! We did get a lot of rain here last night. It may dry out just in time to do it all again tomorrow. Yep. It isn't uncommon to see an FRA "Office of Safety" car bringing up the rear of the Zephyr. I was looking to see if this car had the track monitors mounted on the leading truck. Nope. The car is not manned but does have recording equipment installed. They may be checking how much and where BNSF needs to improve the tracks. Anyway, Have a great Tuesday back there. Please take care and stay safe!
Good morning Mike. Looks like a beautiful morning. Nice group of people getting on this morning . I just read on facebook that Brad is retiring at the first part of September. Didn’t see the trike this morning. You have a safe day and enjoy your breakfast. I have a bunch of medical stuff today. No looking forward to that.
Thanks for the full moon report. Beautiful.😊😊😊😊😊
Good morning, Gerald; I thank you for dropping by as well as the comments. It was a much nicer morning than yesterday was. Almost clear sky right now. I know one person was going into Denver to drive a vehicle back to Fort Morgan. I am sure the others were headed across the divide to party at Glenwood Springs. And not sure where that last party was headed. Oh well. Nope. I didn't have the trike today after the rains we had here last night. I'll try again in the morning. If I had pontoon outriggers and paddle wheels, it might have made it. LOL! Anyway, have a great Tuesday down there. Please take care and stay safe!
@@geraldjones8032 I really wanted to pick up the ISS as well. BUT....
Good morning. Staff should have a package of Kleenex tissues handy for the goodbyes. Have a great day.
Good morning, Robert; Thanks for stopping by and the comments. Yep. That was the longest goodby session I had witnessed in some time. The Zephyr was still early into Denver so I'll give 'em pardon today. Have a great Tuesday. Please take care and stay safe!
An AMTRAK sunrise in FMG ☀️ Hey Hey Mr. Mike, thanks for the #5 coverage. Yessir, FEMA definitely takes a little bit of time for sure. I saw a local social media post from a contracted FEMA inspector (shared her ID #) who encouraged people to please be calm and not to despair. That there are indeed only so many of them to go around and that they're spread pretty thin with other disasters working in the U.S. She said that they had scheduled her for 13 home inspections in the upcoming week. Yes we are fortunate that our home damage was isolated to one area only and that the house is occupiable. I know there are other with much more extensive damage. I'll probably give them a ring on Tuesday or Wednesday and just see if there's any updates. HOT HOT today - WX people said today @ 101° F (Feels like 111°) was the hottest recorded day in Houston this year. Maybe a little cooler on Tuesday. Currently it's clear and 85° @ 0013 Hrs (Tuesday). Enjoy your Tuesday - Be safe. Signal Indication Papa Geoff - Here we go on a clear - On a clear, thanks, OUT 🚦🚦
Good morning, Papa Geoff; Thanks for dialing in as well as the comments. It is somewhat reassuring to hear that the local FEMA inspectors are getting some work accomplished. We had "land spouts" reported just south of town yesterday afternoon. I am unsure of the type. "Dust devil" or "invisible funnel" tornado. It was over open range and not dangerous to humans. WE did get a bunch of rain without any hail last night. Dropped the temp from 95 to about 70. Today, back into the oven about like your area as we now have the humidity to contend with. I don't think our school system was prepared for this weather when they started the school term last week. I am riding the trike again and am sure the "helicopter parents" will be looking for someone to mow down as they take their kids to school. It's a favorite past time here a block away from one of the school buildings. What fun! 🤨 Anyway, have a great Tuesday down there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Hello Mike dark mornings again for you in Fort Morgan nice catch of the Swift trailer before the #5 I see you have the trike out take advantage while weather allows
Good evening, Ric-Rac_Mankato; Thank you for dropping by and the comments. Yep. I'm back in the dark again. LOL! And the Nonday morning teamsters moving back out onto the interstates. I don't think I want to follow that contract driver too closely. Yep, the trike came back out after the majority of the paving project of street I use is nearly complete. Just some lines and a bit of concrete work around the valve operator access openings. I plan on using the trike more for a while. Gasoline is still too expensive out here. Anyway, have a great evening and a super Tuesday. Please take car and stay safe!
Thanks Mike. Nice to see all the activity at the station. I hope your day goes well.
Good afternoon, Lou; Thanks for dropping by along with the comments. That was a busy platform for a Monday. I wasn't prepared for all of the activity at the sleeper behind me. But it all worked. Thunderstorms and "land spouts" forming due south as the afternoon storms start ramping up. We may see a raindrop or two a little later. Hope that you have a great afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
@Mike Jensen- good to see ”platform people”. Nice to see your tricycle. A full moon late last night. 103 today & most of the week. TY for 5. Gas here is $3 gal. Mandy’s voice!
Good afternoon, Cheryl; I thank you for dialing in along with the comments. That was a busy platform this morning. Not usual for a Monday. I did like it though. Yep. I rode the trike again. If the weather stays decent, I'll be on it again tomorrow. I would dearly love to see $3.00 a gallon for gas here. The local "OPEC" has set it at $3.46 or more for now. The Denver metro area is paying $3.00 or less. It is a gouge and scalp as you can in whatever the market can stand. Food hasn't budged in prices the grocery chains are saying they have reduced the prices on. Won't go into or near "Wal-mart". They sold out too long ago. Now there is a person wanting to go full communist with the country. How well did that work elsewhere?? Yep. Mandy was lead conductor this morning. It was nice to hear her voice. We have weather alerts out for "land spouts forming due south of here. The cloud producing that is growing and moving due east over mostly open land. We may see a rain drop or two later. Anyway, have a great afternoon and evening down there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good afternoon Mike fine video and great looking morning
Good afternoon, James; Thanks for tuning in and the comments. I appreciate it. Have a great afternoon and evening. Please take care and stay safe!
Good morning Mike, at least instead of growing the weeds look like they're dying.Hope your day is going well.Sunny & hot here. May your day be blessed.Thank you for # 5.😁😊👋😉💥😎
Good afternoon, Carolyn; I thank you for dialing in as well as the comments. It is taking time for the weeds to show they are doing more than just wilting. Those that were mowed have really browned out. It is 90 here as I write this at 1325 (1:25) MDT. There are some thunderheads developing to the south but are too close to be of any good. Maybe some more behind them. Have a great afternoon and evening down there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Yeah good morning mike. Sounds like another someone noisy day out there. Car motors and Little light industry going on there. Routine and like you said the flurry of activity! People getting on the train people getting off the train.
Good afternoon, Robert; Thank you for dropping by along with the comments. The night crew at the steel fab shop was at it and there was plenty of idiots showing off to themselves as they went to work at the Cargill plant. Typical for this time of day and day of the week. I do like the Zephyr getting here before 0600. Makes riding the trike much safer even if it is darker. Not quite as many entitled drivers ready to run me over. Even in the designated bike lanes. LOL! Anyway, have a great afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Good morning Mike from 75 sunny mid Tenn. Lots of activity this AM. Wonder how much activity in Denver this #5? After ski season that is. Combo/ coach #8 I see. All upstairs full trip I suppose. Good day to you I wish.
Good afternoon, Ben; Thank you for tuning in along with the comments. It is 78 with 99% humidity and a dew point of 77 F. In Colorado??? LOL! May have some rain to watch this afternoon here. The trike is under wraps again. I'll have it out for tomorrow's trip to the depot. I suspect there is a few folks that boarded in Denver. Conductor Brad has the #5 from Denver to Grand Junction today. I have met him here a couple of times and he is a draw to the Zephyr. His retirement date is soon approaching. I know that he was instrumental in AMTRAK establishing the Winter Park Express trains. He was lead conductor on the final WPE run last season. I am sure that was bittersweet for him. Anyway, I hope that you have a great Monday afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
Morning, Mike. Lots of activity today with you right in the midst of it. I'm waiting for the furniture repair man - the electric recliner don't recliner. Fingers crossed for his ability to fix Looks like you'll have a pleasant day. That being the case: Stay Safe, Stay Cool and Be Careful.
Good afternoon, Jim; Thank you for stopping by as well as the comments. Yep. That was a busy place this morning. I hadn't planned on folks from the sleeper car until I saw Mandy at the door of that car. Last time I had a problem with a recliner, I used my 12 lb. "fine adjustment tool" on it and haven't had a problem with it since. LOL! Traded what was led=ft in on a really nice glider chair. I found the sofa is just as comfortable anymore. The weather is turning sour here with 99% humidity dew point of 76 and temp reported to be 77 F. Rin this afternoon out here. Sounds like what I experienced in the "Great Dismal Swamp" in northeastern N.C. while stationed in Norfolk, VA. No matter. I hope that you have a great Monday afternoon and evening back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
I did not realize that the man in the safety vest was Mr. Jensen ! Good for you Mike !!!!
Good morning, Norman; Thanks for looking in and the comments. Yep. That is me, safety vest and all. After nearly getting run over by impatient drivers doing u-turns in a parking lot, I decided to let them see who they were about to run over. Now I use it as a holster for my scanner as well as for safety. Hope that you have a great Monday. lease take care, stay cool, and safe!
I like the way the elderly man was taken care of by the Amtrak staff !
Good Monday morning Mike! It’s 67 currently at 9:03 Central time. Going up to 78 out here today. I’m definitely enjoying this pleasant weather here and hope it is for you out your way today Sir! A good group of folks detraining and a few boarding headed west as well! Have a great day out your way Sir! I’m enjoying my paid vacation day today here! Mark in Iowa.
I see your mode of transportation setting there as well! Mark.
Good morning, Mark; I thank you for dialing in along with the comments. I am afraid to look at present conditions here. (0955 MDT). The humidity jumped about 98% and now a still southeast wind is stirring things up. Possible rain this afternoon but the humidity is the same as you experience back there. UGH! Tomorrow back to the 100s. That was a large group of folks who detrained here today. I like that once in a while. OMG! A paid vaca day? Wow! I do hope that you enjoy it. I need a vaca from this retirement stuff. Too much fun! 😂 Someone at coffee mentioned that 4 letter word that starts with a "w" and ends with a "k". We threw him out of Zazzy's. LOL! We did let him back in after he washed his mouth out. LOL! Anyway, have a great vacation day Monday back there. Please take care, stay cool, and safe!
@@marksmith4582 Yep. The trike is back on the streets again.