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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:  166   Comments: 0
Hazy Morning
Title:  Hazy Morning
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:  269   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:  298   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:  208   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:  298   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:  326   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:  257   Comments: 0
Amtrak 167
Title:  Amtrak 167
Description:  Amtrak 167 is seen as the proctect unit, with Amtrak #6 off to the right with its front unit only showing.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 7:54:06 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 167(P42DC)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Amtrak #6 Off Loading
Title:  Amtrak #6 Off Loading
Description:  After finally making it into Denver, passengers are a-loud a quick to step off the train for a few minutes. Union Station is off to the left, back aways.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 7:56:02 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
RPCX/SLRG 511
Title:  RPCX/SLRG 511
Description:  The dome of the San Luis Rio Grande RY is seen sitting in Denver on a cold night, now awaiting a new job after the failed attept to participate in the 2009-10 Ski Train.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 7:57:28 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  234   Comments: 0
Amtrak #6 Rear-End
Title:  Amtrak #6 Rear-End
Description:  This has become a tradition of mine now. After getting off the train, as this was my final stop, I always make my way to the back of the train to snap off a quick shot. Its becoming a tradition of mine I guess you could call it!
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:00:04 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
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Views:  133   Comments: 0
The "Caritas"
Title:  The "Caritas"
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:01:33 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Night
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
Union Station Terminal
Title:  Union Station Terminal
Description:  After stepping of Amtrak #6, I made my way down the plateform for this beautiful shot only minutes after these lights lite up the building.
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:03:44 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
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The "Caritas"
Title:  The "Caritas"
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2010  Upload Date: 1/22/2010 8:04:27 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  Night
Locomotives: 
Views:  155   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:  315   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:  193   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:  195   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:  183   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:  198   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:  219   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:  137   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:  162   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:  168   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:  206   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:  212   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:  153   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:  183   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:  143   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
Locomotives: 
Views:  182   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
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Views:  628   Comments: 0
MKT 403 Business Car
Title:  MKT 403 Business Car
Description:  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 2:34:35 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  537   Comments: 1
MKT 403 Rear-End
Title:  MKT 403 Rear-End
Description:  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 2:41:41 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  235   Comments: 0
MKT 403 Drumhead
Title:  MKT 403 Drumhead
Description:  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 2:43:51 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  226   Comments: 0
MKT 403 Busniess Car
Title:  MKT 403 Busniess Car
Description:  This would be the cars last day in Denver before departing on Amtrak #6 later that night to head back east. I was able to grab this shot off before getting run off the platform thanks to a security guard.
Photo Date:  1/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 2:45:29 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  499   Comments: 0
The Failed Ski Train
Title:  The Failed Ski Train
Description:  With the end of the MKT 403 at the far left, we see the car that would have participated in the 09-10 season of the Ski Train, which was canceled thanks to Amtrak. A spare coach stands at the ready to the right for the arrival of Amtrak #6 later that night.
Photo Date:  1/2/2010  Upload Date: 1/24/2010 2:47:09 AM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Alex Gillman
Categories: 
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Views:  151   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:  490   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:  179   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
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Views:  118   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
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Views:  122   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:  288   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:  130   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:  214   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:  208   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:  216   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
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Views:  129   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
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Views:  146   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:  101   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:  107   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:  99   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:  153   Comments: 0


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