Wyoming on AMTRAK!!!!!

[AmtrakRider]

Re: Trackside with Erik and Mike, Vol. 72

I'm not saying which one I like better, but I have to admit Erik's shot makes me wish there was still passenger railroading in Wyoming . .

 

 

 

 

I wrote this just the other day, without realizing that the Good Lord would answer my prayers!

Read this!  Detour of California Zephyr to Track Historic TranscontInental Railroad Route

June 8, 2007

Detour of California Zephyr to Track Historic TranscontInental Railroad Route Some Colorado and Utah Stops Affected Until August 8

CHICAGO - Scheduled track improvements on the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) in Colorado will require Amtrak to use an alternate route for the California Zephyr between Denver and Salt Lake City during five periods in July and August. The detour will follow the historic transcontinental railroad route through Wyoming and Utah. On the following dates Amtrak will be unable to use the UP route between Granby and Glenwood Springs. July 10 & 11 July 15-18 July 22-25 July 29-Aug. 1 July 5-8 On those days, the California Zephyr will detour between Denver and Salt Lake City via a northern route through Wyoming, making no intermediate station stops. The only problem is that I am due to travel this route on July 27 and 28 . . .  So now I have to figure out how to get to either Salt Lake or Denver in time to be a rider . . . Woo hoo!!!!!

[AmtrakRider]

P. S.

I think that Jul 5 - 8 should really be AUG 5 - 8 . . ..

[Dakguy201]

I'd be VERY cautious about which route is likely to be taken until shortly before the trip.  The exact dates the alternative route will be used have already changed more than once, and I suspect they will change again.

[AmtrakRider]

I'd be VERY cautious about which route is likely to be taken until shortly before the trip.  The exact dates the alternative route will be used have already changed more than once, and I suspect they will change again.

Well, I've already got travel booked on 5 (westbound) during July, though not on the dates specified above.  Once I get out there though, I'll look for an opportunity to take advantage of this special option.

[miniwyo]

Usually it comes though here, but it never stops for passengers.......

[AmtrakRider]

Usually it comes though here, but it never stops for passengers.......

Amtrak's website says they will not be stopping between Denver and Salt Lake City on these days.  What I'd have to do if I want to ride it is to get to either SLC or Denver (Denver is easier, but SLC would be better) and go the full length.

I hope I am able to make this little detour, though it was not originally in my plans.