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  1. eblkheart

    Derailment (5/27) on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. CZ likely to be affected.

    Not sure.... I did hear 5 after Omaha will be taking the UP line tomorrow (5.28.18) and probably for a bit due to bridge damage.
  2. eblkheart

    Derailment (5/27) on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. CZ likely to be affected.

    I'm hearing that the 5 and 3 will be combined and head to KC. Looking at the Cam... a lot of people are getting off so it looks like this maybe the case.
  3. eblkheart

    Derailment (5/27) on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. CZ likely to be affected.

    I'm looking at a pic of the derailment (awaiting permission to publish). Part of the bridge is also damaged extensively. Expect delays and then some.
  4. eblkheart

    Derailment (5/27) on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. CZ likely to be affected.

    I'm watching the Galesburg cam as we speak. https://www.youtubeDOT com/watch?v=wQpMEc3_wDU
  5. eblkheart

    Derailment (5/27) on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. CZ likely to be affected.

    Just saw a report and pic of a BNSF coal train derailment on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. Uknown location at this time but here's a pic of it. Pic by Bradley Greefe. Edited to add: this looks like west of Ottumwa, looking at Google Maps. The camera is facing east. Photo Credit(s): Midwest Railroad...
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    Freight Derailment in Aurora IL - CZ and SWC affected

    Looks like SWC and CZ will be delayed today. The tracks are messed up badly from this derailment: http://wgntv.com/2018/05/24/multi-car-freight-train-derailment-reported-in-aurora/ https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Multi-Car-Freight-Train-Derails-in-Aurora-483623261.html Edited to add: I...
  7. eblkheart

    Zephyr & Denver - info please

    Yup you should be able to. Just talk to your conductor or SCA about times when you arrive. But check it out. It's a wonderful station. I'm local and it's one of the spots in Denver I'm proud of. The food inside though is a bit pricey, if you were looking to get something.
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    Any recommended good restaurants near (DEN) Union station?

    As a native, I can give a few: Next to the station is Rodizio Grill, a Brazilian steak house. Really good stuff. A little pricey but check for their groupon special. Denver Chop House is good as well, that's near there, about 2 blocks north. Jackson's across from Coors field isn't bad But my...
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    What snacks do you bring on the train?

    I make sandwiches or something along the lines like that when I am on the CZ going to or from Denver. I've even done subway once. But I'll bring a little extra with me, in case of emergencies. I will have little baggies of chips, cookies and jolly ranchers (Along those lines) as well with a...
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    California Zephyr

    There's not much left. I live south of there. It's now a wildlife refuge with no buildings left: https://goo.gl/maps/DmLEeVmeG9H2
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    Zephyr Jan 13th

    We are also having some major snow issues here in Colorado. There are avalanche warnings that I haven't seen... ever. Snow resorts have closed due to too much snow. Be prepared for just about anything.
  12. eblkheart

    Denver's Ski Train Returns in 2017 (Winter Park)!

    Seems like the Train is a hit: http://www.9news.com/news/travel/winter-park-express-the-seasons-first-trip/383520436 Report from yesterday, with views of the inside. http://kdvr.com/2017/01/06/winter-park-ski-train-makes-first-run-of-season-saturday/#ooid=piajJzODE6Ian-NzH1pZQKR2FWIjNq-l...
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    Denver's Ski Train Returns in 2017 (Winter Park)!

    Pics of the train: http://www.railpictures.net/photo/601835/ http://www.railpictures.net/photo/601839/ http://www.railpictures.net/photo/601836/ http://www.railpictures.net/photo/601982/
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