With some recent moisture, even the grasses on the front range mountains have started to turn green. On the afternoon of May 4, 2018, Amtrak’s eastbound California Zephyr descends the trackage through Eisele (formerly Clay), Colorado. Leading the train is recently-repainted P42DC No. 130.
The GE Genesis series are well known for being Amtrak's locomotive. With confirmation of retirement from Amtrak themselves, their time is limited. Now is your chance to catch them before the chargers arrive!