A Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on a smokey 28JUN2026

This morning's California Zephyr #5 arrived in Fort Morgan at 0558 MDT (13 min. late). The power was from P42s #79 (wearing Phase VII livery) and #4. They brought the 9-car consist to a stop with car 7 (sightseer/lounge) to the platform ramp. There was no passenger activity today. After a brief check, the departure cue was given and on a clear signal at west Ft. Morgan Control Point, the Zephyr continued its westward journey with the next stop at Denver's Union Station. My thanks to the operating crew for the greetings this morning. There were two Phase VII sleepers in today's train, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Utah. Everyone please stay safe! Temp:62 F. feels like 61F. Expected high: 96 F. with winds near 22 mph. Sunrise: 0528 MDT. Sunset: 2028 MDT. That is not cloudy sky but smoke from the wildfires in Utah.