OTOL Denver RailFest 2019 Homepage

September 16-19, 2019

Created 6/1/19; Updated 9/19/19

Over five years after we visited Denver during our OTOL Rockies RailFest 2014, we returned to the city for Denver RailFest 2019. Since we were there last, three commuter lines have gone into service. Light rail has been expanded beyond the system that existed back then as well. We rode Amtrak's California Zephyr overnight both ways between Chicago and Denver.

Monday, September 16
Leave Chicago, IL mid-afternoon on westbound California Zephyr.

Tuesday, September 17
Arrive Denver in the morning. In afternoon, ride RTD line to/from Airport, entire RTD Line Peoria to Ridgegate Parkway, then return to Denver on RTD Southeast Line.

Wednesday, September 18
Ride RTD and commuter rail lines, In evening, board eastbound California Zephyr in Denver.

Thursday, September 19
Arrive Chicago mid-afternoon on eastbound California Zephyr.


OTOL DENVER RAILFEST 2019
GENERAL PAGES
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Participant ListUpdated 9/15/19
ItineraryUpdated 9/19/19
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OTOL DENVER RAILFEST 2019
DENVER PAGES
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List of RTD routesUpdated 6/1/19
Denver transit costsUpdated 9/8/19
Denver area linksUpdated 6/1/19