The Calif. Zephyr #6 in Ft. Morgan on 14JULY2024

This is the second train today.
The east bound California Zephyr #6 made its station stop in Fort Morgan at 0711 MDT (10 hrs. & 55 min. late due to engine issues in Sacramento and numerous slow orders). A rescue motor #78 led the 8-car consist. It was assisting #18, & #174 in returning to Chicago. They brought the train to a stop with car 7 to the station platform for passenger work with 1 departing passenger and 2 new fares who had been waiting here since 1700 last night.
With them safely onboard, the high ball was issued and on a clear signal at east Ft. Morgan CP the #6 Zephyr departed for its next stop at McCook, NE.
My thanks to the operating crew for the greetings this morning.
Everyone please stay safe!
Temp. still 74 F. and still felt like 78 or hotter.