A Calif. Zephyr in snowy Ft. Morgan on 08MAR2024

This California Zephyr #5 made its station stop in Fort Morgan at 0508 MST (8 min. of by AMTRAK time). P42s #30 & #23 brought the 8-car train to a stop with car 2 (sleeper) to the station ramp for 2 departing passengers. There was a pause as the head end crew obtained come coffee to get them to Denver and Mandy brought a cup of hot cocoa to your truly. Another unexpected gesture. And it tastes good! Once the head end crew member was back onboard, the train was moved ahead to bring car 7 to the station platform for passenger service to 2 more departing travelers and then to 7 new fares including a babe in arms. With those passengers safely aboard, the high ball was given and on a clear signal the Zephyr departed for Union Station in Denver. In the last portion of the video a person can be seen waving at the train. Apparently, there were a couple more passengers who didn't make the train thinking that the Zephyr did not depart until 0536 MST. His conversation with me has been deleted from the video as no one deserves to listen to the vile language he used. I was a sailor and it offended me! I did show him the error in his thinking, and he relented but the damage was done.
My sincere thanks to the operating crew of today's Zephyr!
Everyone please stay safe!

In snowy conditions
Temp. 24 F. Wind chill 9 F.
-4 C. -13 C.