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By:Alex Gillman
Dates:11/23/2007 - 1/1/2099
Album Info:Shots from the great old station. Have made numorus vists, so be sure to check the dates on the photos...especially the years! On Feb. 1st, 2011, Amtrak moved its operations out of Union Station to a new "temporary" building.
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Amtrak 5
Title:  Amtrak 5
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/23/2007  Upload Date: 10/15/2008 12:39:20 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  186   Comments: 0
Hazy Moraing
Title:  Hazy Moraing
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/23/2007  Upload Date: 10/15/2008 10:36:47 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 190(P42DC)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
Hazy Morning
Title:  Hazy Morning
Description:  Amtrak 6 East
Photo Date:  11/23/2007  Upload Date: 10/15/2008 10:47:57 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 190(P42DC)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
AMTK 135
Title:  AMTK 135
Description:  The "protect" unit at Union Station
Photo Date:  6/5/2009  Upload Date: 6/12/2009 7:38:29 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 135(P42DC)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
The "Colorado Pine"
Title:  The "Colorado Pine"
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/5/2009  Upload Date: 6/12/2009 7:40:53 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  325   Comments: 0
The "Colorado Pine"
Title:  The "Colorado Pine"
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/5/2009  Upload Date: 6/12/2009 7:44:09 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  346   Comments: 0
AMTK 1230, AMTK 167
Title:  AMTK 1230, AMTK 167
Description:  Some good lighting was to be had once stepping off Amtrak 6. I didn't make the vunture up to the front of the train after noticing that the failed Ski Train power was no longer there. All that was afford then was the AMTK 167.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 1:18:14 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
NSR 1615
Title:  NSR 1615
Description:  The NSR 1615, Ex- Milwaukee Road, is seen for its last night at Union Station after trying to participate in the now failed 2009-10 Ski Train season.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:21:07 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  346   Comments: 0
RPCX/SLRG 511
Title:  RPCX/SLRG 511
Description:  With the reflection coming from Amtrak #6 to the right, we see SLRG 511 (RPCX 511) sitting at Union Station on a cold night.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:22:06 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  212   Comments: 0
MKT 403
Title:  MKT 403
Description:  The business car MKT 403 enjoys its last night in Denver, departing the next evening on Amtrak #6 to head back east.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:23:25 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  212   Comments: 0
MKT 403
Title:  MKT 403
Description:  MKT 403 rests for its last night at Union Station, after trying to participate in the now failed attempt for the 2009-10 Ski Train
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:37:28 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  202   Comments: 0
MKT 403 Rear-End
Title:  MKT 403 Rear-End
Description:  The business car MKT 403 enjoys its last night in Denver, departing the next evening on Amtrak #6 to head back east.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:38:21 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  211   Comments: 0
Shot of The Evening, MKT 403
Title:  Shot of The Evening, MKT 403
Description:  The business car MKT 403 enjoys its last night in Denver, departing the next evening on Amtrak #6 to head back east.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:38:52 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Scenic,Night,Station,Passenger
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Views:  242   Comments: 0
That Great Old Station
Title:  That Great Old Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 11:43:40 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Scenic,Night,Station
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Views:  152   Comments: 0
The "Caritas" Platform
Title:  The "Caritas" Platform
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 11:46:06 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Night
Locomotives: 
Views:  179   Comments: 0
The "Caritas" History
Title:  The "Caritas" History
Description:  While walking along the train, spotted this in one of the "Caritas" windows. This would be the cars last night in Denver after trying to participate in the 09-10 Ski Train.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 11:48:05 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  191   Comments: 0
RPCX/SLRG 511 & Amtrak 6
Title:  RPCX/SLRG 511 & Amtrak 6
Description:  The reflection off of Amtrak #6's last coach make out the SLRG dome car 511, which was in Denver for the failed 09-10 Ski Train.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 12:07:54 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
RPCX/SLRG 511
Title:  RPCX/SLRG 511
Description:  Due to bad lighting, I couldn't get a decent shot of the lettering "Rio Grande Senic" which is above these windows. However, the lighting inside did show off the nice interior of the car.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 12:08:48 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  227   Comments: 0
The Milwaukee "Great Dome" & Amtrak 6
Title:  The Milwaukee "Great Dome" & Amtrak 6
Description:  Unfortunatly, poor lighting didn't help when I shot these. However, to the left you can just make out the Milwaukee Great Dome. To the right is the last coach of Amtrak #6.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 12:10:00 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
Amtrak 167, Protecting
Title:  Amtrak 167, Protecting
Description:  Was the current protect at Union Station unit while I was in town. Best shot I could do, for shooting through a fence.
Photo Date:  1/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 12:27:32 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Union Station Morning
Title:  Union Station Morning
Description:  On a crisp january morning, I headed back out to Union Station to try and see the PV's that would have been part of the 09-10 Ski Train before they would depart later that night.
Photo Date:  1/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 12:14:23 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
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Views:  158   Comments: 0
MKT 403 @ Union Station
Title:  MKT 403 @ Union Station
Description:  If you look close, you can make out the MKT 403 business car to the bottem left of Union Station. This would be the cars last day in Denver before departing on Amtrak #6 later that night to head back east.
Photo Date:  1/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 1:11:40 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  203   Comments: 0
MKT 403 And Union Station
Title:  MKT 403 And Union Station
Description:  This would be the cars last day in Denver before departing on Amtrak #6 later that night to head back east, after attempting to be part of the 09-10 Ski Train.
Photo Date:  1/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 1:16:05 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  650   Comments: 0
RPCX/SLRG 511
Title:  RPCX/SLRG 511
Description:  The now owned by SLRG dome car awaits to be shipped onto another job, after attempting to be a part of the failed 09-10 Ski Train.
Photo Date:  1/3/2010  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 12:29:35 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  506   Comments: 0
Amtrak 167, Protecting
Title:  Amtrak 167, Protecting
Description:  Was the current protect unit at Union Station during my visit.
Photo Date:  1/3/2010  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 12:31:12 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Start of A New Day
Title:  Start of A New Day
Description:  The last coach is seen on the rear of Amtrak #5, preparing to depart Denver. This morning's departure would be intresting, however, because it would be caring passengers for TWO #5's. Out of sight behind the train-set that can be seen in the picture below, another CZ set was sitting out-of-serivce, after arriving in DEN 24 hours late thanks to snow drifts in Nebraska, power continualing failing, and while backing into DEN the night before having on of the BNSF units derail just outside of 31st yard.
Photo Date:  1/8/2010  Upload Date: 3/7/2010 9:26:55 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Between Cars
Title:  Between Cars
Description:  Looking through a pair of coaches of Amtrak #5...looking at the now out-of-service set of the "Train From Hell," better known as the 24 hour late CZ that limped from Nebraska to Denver.
Photo Date:  1/8/2010  Upload Date: 3/7/2010 9:28:21 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives: 
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Power Looking West
Title:  Power Looking West
Description:  Amtrak 5's power preparing to depart with the train, an hour late even though this morning it's jounery was beginning from Denver...after the incident with (the out of sight, behind train shown) with the 24 hours late CZ.
Photo Date:  1/8/2010  Upload Date: 3/7/2010 9:31:21 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  AMTK 87(P42DC) AMTK 18(P42DC)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
Busted Up Good
Title:  Busted Up Good
Description:  The lead Amtrak unit of the 24 hour late CZ, better known by many as the "Train From Hell," which days before struck a snow drift in Nebraska and became stuck. After hours of digging the train out, BNSF power helped the train limp into DEN. However, the 2nd BNSF unit would derail near 31st St. Yard while the train backed into the depot, and would cause the train to offically become 24 hours late. Passengers from the train shown spent the night in Denver, and where move onto a new train set, from which the picture was taken from as we departed. The set shown would later dead-head to Chicago.
Photo Date:  1/8/2010  Upload Date: 3/7/2010 9:32:40 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter
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Views:  148   Comments: 0
UP 5762 West, Amtrak's New Leader
Title:  UP 5762 West, Amtrak's New Leader
Description:  The 24 hour late set of the Ex-Amtrak #5 now with UP 5762 on the point, prepares to depart for Chicago with the train-set. A fresh crew onboard will take the train out once our train, the new #5, clears outta Denver.
Photo Date:  1/8/2010  Upload Date: 3/7/2010 9:34:27 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  UP 5762(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
BNSF 5992 West, Snow Beaten
Title:  BNSF 5992 West, Snow Beaten
Description:  The leader of the 24 hour late CZ, better know as the "Train From Hell," is seen resting just outside of Union Station as we depart. This unit lead the 24 hours late train from Hastings, Nebraska to Denver after the Amtrak power could no longer provide HEP after it hit a snow drift.
Photo Date:  1/8/2010  Upload Date: 3/7/2010 9:36:24 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 5992(ES44AC)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
BNSF 5992, Cab Shot, Snow Covered
Title:  BNSF 5992, Cab Shot, Snow Covered
Description:  The leader of the 24 hour late CZ, better know as the "Train From Hell," is seen resting just outside of Union Station as we depart. This unit lead the 24 hours late train from Hastings, Nebraska to Denver after the Amtrak power could no longer provide HEP after it hit a snow drift.
Photo Date:  1/8/2010  Upload Date: 3/7/2010 9:37:56 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  BNSF 5992(ES44AC)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
Amtrak #6
Title:  Amtrak #6
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/3/2011  Upload Date: 1/22/2011 1:44:39 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter,Night,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Amtrak #6 Getting Checked Out
Title:  Amtrak #6 Getting Checked Out
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/3/2011  Upload Date: 1/22/2011 1:54:54 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter,Night,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  164   Comments: 1
Union Station, Side Shot
Title:  Union Station, Side Shot
Description:  With the coming of a compelte overhaul of the station, this was my last time in Denver before the construction would take place.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:42:32 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  115   Comments: 0
Morning At Union Station
Title:  Morning At Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:38:46 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger
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Views:  121   Comments: 0
Union Station Neon Sign
Title:  Union Station Neon Sign
Description:  Also for a nice touch are the Chrismtas touches.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:40:27 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
Union Station Neon Sign
Title:  Union Station Neon Sign
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:43:51 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
Inside The Station, Ticket Office, Western End
Title:  Inside The Station, Ticket Office, Western End
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:46:28 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Ticket Office Shot
Title:  Ticket Office Shot
Description:  As of Feb 1st 2011, Amtrak will no longer use the Union Station for Amtrak operations.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:49:09 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  66   Comments: 0
Amtrak Ticket Office
Title:  Amtrak Ticket Office
Description:  As on Feb 1st, 2011, Amtrak will move out of Union Station.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:53:40 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Passenger Notice
Title:  Passenger Notice
Description:  As on Feb 1st, 2011, Amtrak will move out of Union Station.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:56:02 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
Pullman Section
Title:  Pullman Section
Description:  Who knows what this place will look like now that Amtrak has is moving out on Feb 1st and renovations begin.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 2:58:20 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
Tickets, Information, Telegraph Signs
Title:  Tickets, Information, Telegraph Signs
Description:  Denver has done a nice job keeping Union Statiopn just the way it used to be.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 3:01:07 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
"Pullman" Section
Title:  "Pullman" Section
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 3:02:54 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  61   Comments: 0
Denver Union Station, "To Trains"
Title:  Denver Union Station, "To Trains"
Description:  With Amtrak moving its operations out of the historic depot on Feb. 1st, 2011, Union Station will no longer be used for passenger services. The underground walk-way this door leader to will be completly destroyed and will no longer exist.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 3:07:08 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
"To Trains"
Title:  "To Trains"
Description:  With after the date of Feb. 1st, 2011, passengers will no longer use the historic depot to pass through to get to their train.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 3:09:28 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  60   Comments: 0
Station Dicectory Sign
Title:  Station Dicectory Sign
Description:  Which after Feb. 1st, this entire sign will no longer be accurate.
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 3:12:16 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Amtrak California Zephyr Schedule
Title:  Amtrak California Zephyr Schedule
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 3:24:00 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  66   Comments: 0
CZ Schedule
Title:  CZ Schedule
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/7/2011  Upload Date: 1/23/2011 3:28:09 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
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Views:  62   Comments: 0


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