California Zephyr skirting the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon, Colo., 1980s.
One of a set of film slides depicting scenes along the route of the California Zephyr; image dates to after 1983.
- Film Slide Details
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- Date Archived:
- June 17, 2013
- Geography:
- West
- Decade:
- 1980s
- Data Format:
- Image
- Route:
- California Zephyr
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This slide, part of a set commissioned by Amtrak Marketing, depicts the California Zephyr (Chicago-San Francisco) skirting the Colorado River through the famous Glenwood Canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The canyon stretches for approximately 13 miles and has walls as high as 1,300 feet. A natural wonder, it has been a highlight for rail passengers since the late 19th century.
Photographer: Unknown for Amtrak. From the Ann Owens Collection.