Calif. Zephyr in Ft. Morgan on 15OCT2024

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  • @StormchaserJockMcGinty
    @StormchaserJockMcGinty 2 місяці тому

    Hi Mike, I’m an Aussie stormchaser who travels the Great Plains every year for the last 25 years catching storms and tornadoes and watching trains a fair bit too (usually sat at a crossing waiting for them to pass thru). Fort Morgan is one of those places we go thru a lot and I enjoyed watching your video. Makes me want to be out chasing again soon. Thanks for posting and God bless.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому +1

      Good day, Jack; I thank you for stopping by along with the comments. We are right out here in the middle and seldom see much interesting weather. LOL It usually happens around us and can get dicey as I am sure you know. Our protection comes from "Wiggins" hill which seems to kick storms north or south of us. The railroad got smart many years ago and stayed well south of that anomaly.
      Anyway, I don't think that Fort Morgan is going anywhere too soon.
      Have a great Thursday/Friday.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @davidduffy308
    @davidduffy308 2 місяці тому +4

    Good morning Mike. Close enough to ontime for me. Kinda of sad that you can't just show up and buy a ticket but it's the world we live in and times have changed. Great looking day ahead, just happy to be up and moving! Have a great day out there Mike and be safe.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому +1

      Good morning, David; Thank you for stopping by and the comments. He had the ability to kinda do so in his hand this morning along with the car tags he was carrying. Oh well. As I remember, he has either Akron Motors used cars or Morgan County car lot. A good way to get to Denver and bring home a used car from the auction.
      We get the wind a bit later today. I really don't want that but little I can do to stop it. The trike goes to winter quarters tomorrow. At least the temperatures will work tomorrow better than today.
      Hope that you have a great Tuesday.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @roberthansen2008
    @roberthansen2008 2 місяці тому

    Yeah good evening Mike I'm catching your video much much later than usual. Looks like a nice chill day out there. Stay safe out there. Have a good night. I enjoy your video

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Robert; Thank you for dropping by along with the comments. Hope that you are staying warm back there.
      Have a great Wednesday.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @jebstewart6270
    @jebstewart6270 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Mike-quick transition-sure do need cup of Joe this brisk morning-stay warm & thanks again,Jeb😉

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому +1

      Good afternoon, Jeb; Thank you for stopping by along with the comments. I appreciate it. It didn't take long for me to find some this morning. As a matter of fact, I went thru several cups. Tomorrow, we go back into the upper 70s and low 80s.
      Have a great afternoon and evening.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @johnalder6028
    @johnalder6028 2 місяці тому

    It even looks chilly. Nice video for sure.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, John; Thanks for stopping by and the comment. It wasn't as bad here as it was in Nebraska and points farther east. Today we go back to near record temperatures for this time of year in the 80s. While the weather is decent, the trike goes to winter hibernation this afternoon.
      Have a great Wednesday,
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @louGriggs1944
    @louGriggs1944 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for another nice one Mike. We will be dipping down into the 30s tonight for the first time this year. Should help make for some great tree color this year. Keep everything under control there in Ft. Morgan and have a great day.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому +1

      Good evening, Lou; I thank you for stopping by along with the comments. We are west of the cold blast but will drop into the 30s near Zephyr time tomorrow morning. Then into the 80s for a couple of days. Learned many years ago to take extra clothes during these transition days.
      Have a great evening back there.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @richardnewman5981
    @richardnewman5981 2 місяці тому +1

    Good morning Mike. Taking the #6 from Martinez to Reno tomorrow for an excursion. Will return on #5 on Friday. Looking forward to it.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому +1

      Good morning, Richard; I thank you for dialing in and the comments. That sounds like a fun run to Reno. I hope that you enjoy it all.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @kenclifford5556
    @kenclifford5556 2 місяці тому +1

    hi Mike thanks for the catch of #5 today. yes the cold weather is here. have a great day and a safe one.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Ken; I thank you for stopping by and the comments. That cold is happening just east of here. I wouldn't mind the temps just the wind.
      Have a great Tuesday.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @cherylday5270
    @cherylday5270 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Mike- we might have our 1st freeze tonight when a cold front comes through late this afternoon. No rain til this weekend. I hope that you can go see “Big Boy” next week; my friend in Okla saw him yesterday in Muskogee. Wish he would be close to here but he’s been a 6-7 hr. drive. Enjoy your day!

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому +1

      Good morning, Cheryl; Thanks for dropping by and the comments. We get missed by the cold stuff here. That may come back to get us later this month. The cooler weather is nice to have but I don't need the wind just now. Or anytime for that matter. LOL!
      4014 will make an overnight stop in Denver on the 22nd. Then make the final leg back to Cheyenne on Wednesday. After the crowds I saw last time it went this route at the town of Ault, I am trying to stay away from them. Way too big of a zoo for me. No respect for others and too many "entitled" persons around. I will catch the "Big Boy" one place or another.
      Anyway, I hope that you have a great Tuesday down there.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @benedmonson3445
    @benedmonson3445 2 місяці тому +1

    Good morning Mike 47 mid Tenn. Thanks for your daily " get up" before daylight to catch #5. Good clean stop, 2 were ready to ride + 1 wantto e only. Possible frost next 2 nights in Tenn, fall is approaching soon. Enjoy your day & some good hot coffee.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Ben; Thanks for tuning in as well as the comments. Shucks. I am already up. Might as well do something with the day. LOL! Nap time later.
      All of that coldness is just east of here. I wouldn't mind the temperatures, but the wind can go away. Thime to break out the earmuffs and mittens back there.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @geraldjones8032
    @geraldjones8032 2 місяці тому +1

    Good morning Mike. What a text book stop this morning. Right on time. Looks like it cool there this morning. Nice 53 degrees this morning in ABQ. Have a great day and be safe.😊😊😊😊😊

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Gerald; Thank you for dropping by as well as the comments. It was a bit cooler today. The really cold stuff is just east of here in Nebraska. We got sidestepped again. I can deal with the cool/cold but don't need the winds. Oh well. It is 48 F at 0950 MDT and the breezes are starting to move.
      Have a great Tuesday down there.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @NormanAllen-ps9ju
    @NormanAllen-ps9ju 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the station stop Mike !

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Norman; Thanks for looking in and the comment. I appreciate it.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @lancerohancoulston2824
    @lancerohancoulston2824 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Mike, hello to Mandy, have a great day, cheers.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good day, Lance; Thank you for tuning in as well as the comments. I appreciate it.
      Please take care and stay safe! Cheers!

  • @Lucia_Grimaldi_1997
    @Lucia_Grimaldi_1997 2 місяці тому

    Good morning, Mike. I really like your vids. Thanks for sharing. I really like USA. One day, when I graduate from law (not long now) e start working as prosecutor, I'll surely visit USA. It's my dream. Stay safe out there. Have a great day. Greetings from Napoli!

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Ciao, Lucia; I thank you for stopping by and your comments. I hope all is going well for you and your studies. I also hope that you are able to visit the USA and tour this wonderful country from coast to coast. I still try to see places here that I have not seen yet.
      I hope that you have a great Wednesday afternoon and evening over there.
      Please take care and stay safe!

    • @Lucia_Grimaldi_1997
      @Lucia_Grimaldi_1997 2 місяці тому

      Going well, thanks 👍🏻

  • @jimueberroth3144
    @jimueberroth3144 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey. Good chilly morning, Mike. I guess it's really time to put the shorts/flip flops away and break out the hoodies.
    High 60s now, but 73° will be high today. Tomorrow we'll be lucky to reach 63°. You're gonna have get a regular coffee delivery as you wait these future mornings. Stay safe, be careful and keep warm.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Jim; Thanks for dialing in as well as the comments. Yep. The short sleeve shirts are going into the back of the closet, and the long sleeves and flannels are coming to the forefront. The trike goes to winter storage tomorrow as long as the wind is not roaring. The cold air is just east of here and won't get over this direction too far. But the wind will.
      Time to break out the earmuffs and mittens. Fortunately, I can catch a mug of coffee within 5 minutes of the station. LOL!
      Have a great Tuesday back there.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @marksmith4582
    @marksmith4582 2 місяці тому

    Good Tuesday morning Mike! 39 degrees at 09:55 AM Iowa time. Should be only 51 out here today. I saw our first frost this morning early. I hope that gentleman knows how to purchase a ticket now! Stay warm out there today Sir! Mark in Iowa.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому +1

      Good morning, Mark; hanks for stopping by along with the comments. It is 48 F. at 0955. You are in the way of that big low temperature arctic cool front back there. We get sidestepped again. Make sure you have your mittens and earmuffs at the ready. LOL!
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @DamienLonestartrainfannandmore
    @DamienLonestartrainfannandmore 2 місяці тому +3

    Good morning Mike jensen My Name is Damien I heard it's from mandy
    Saying hi Damien
    And
    Thanks again Mike jensen
    Take care and
    Stay safe

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Damien; I thank you for stopping by and the comments. I am happy you were able to hear Mandy say "Hi".
      Have a great Tuesday.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @jamesburnside3023
    @jamesburnside3023 2 місяці тому

    Great coverage as always stay safe my friend. Cheers Jim

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good afternoon, James; Thanks for dialing in as well as the comments. I appreciate it.
      Have a great afternoon and evening.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @jmaxxofficial7015
    @jmaxxofficial7015 2 місяці тому

    Weather getting kinda brutal back here in Chicago

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning and BRRRRR! back there! Hope you got the parka and mittens out. We all have been spoiled by the long running summer and early fall weather.
      Anyway. have a great Tuesday afternoon and evening.
      Please take care, stay warm, and safe back there.

  • @shirleylieb9345
    @shirleylieb9345 2 місяці тому

    love this channel

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, Shirley; I thank you for looking in as well as the comment. I appreciate it.
      Have a great Wednesday.
      Please take are and stay safe!

  • @amtrakjohn
    @amtrakjohn 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Mike, for another good look at #5. As to the Blue Sweatshirt guy; he got denied boarding for some reason. In my working days on this same Train, it (sometimes) was possible to buy transportation ( a ticket) without a Reservation, depending on the situation. In this case- he didn’t qualify. I think this Conductor made the right call.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good morning, John; Thank you for dialing in and the comments. There hasn't been an agent here in over 40 years. The signs are posted at the entrances about that and how to purchase a seta. I see more denied passage as they don't show on the manifest. The ither reason is one of safety for the crew and the passengers. Or at least that I what I have been informed of. AMTRAK looks after their own without the TSA getting involved. I can just see the rural stations being erased and passage only granted at the major cities if TSA were involved. I think they do a darned good job of it.
      I do remember from several years back that people would be allowed to purchase seats from the conductors with cash. COVID and the boardroom put an end to that.
      Anyway, I hope that you have a great Tuesday.
      Please take care and stay safe!

    • @amtrakjohn
      @amtrakjohn 2 місяці тому

      Thanks Mike for the reply. A lot has changed since my working days on 5/6. The Cash Fare option is gone now even on the commute lines such as Pac. Surfliner. Sometimes psgrs at unstaffed stations would have a Res #, which the Condr could verify, then handle it accordingly. Thx again for your videos!

  • @TedBlair-x9q
    @TedBlair-x9q 2 місяці тому

    I see someone is taking the #6 Martinez to Reno. I have taken the same ride but I had paper tickets and there were station agents, that tells you how long ago that was. The #6 was 4 hours late into Reno, hour stop in Truckee for medical emergency. The #5 coming all the way from Chicago was only 10 minutes late into Reno, I consider that on time. I traveled in February so plenty of snow in the Sierra's, some light flurries over Donner summit. It beats driving over the summit in winter.
    I see the Cargill facility is lit up like a Christmas tree this morning. The situation out on the road you described sounds like a complete mess.
    I often wandered why you decided to settle in Fort Morgan after retiring from the Navy... another career. Makes sense. Were you born and raised in Colorado? Did you enlist somewhere in Colorado?
    Anyway, another good day.
    Always good to hear about life in Fort Morgan, a place I had never heard of prior to finding your videos.
    Best
    Ted

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good afternoon, Ted; Thank you for tuning in as well as the comments. Yep. I envy that trip thru the Sierras. My time will roll around. That pane shows up brightly during the early mornings. The amount of traffic is also brightly lit with the first shift headed in for "robe up" and get ready for the day. The second shift is much the same only in daylight. Their third shift is maintenance and cleaning crews who provide the counterpart to the inflow of traffic.
      It does get messy once in a while. Can't think of a better place than right in front of WallMart located on that same road. I refuse to step foot in that place.
      I was hatched in southeastern Nebraska. My father was a schoolteacher, and we lived in a couple other communities moving here in 1958. Both of the parents really liked this community. I did graduate from High School here. Joined the Navy from here as well.
      Anyway, Jeopardy is on, and I have become habituated to that program.
      Have a great evening out there.
      Please take care and stay safe!

  • @carolynsteed3649
    @carolynsteed3649 2 місяці тому

    😊Happy Tuesday Mike, love the sound of her engines.It's cool here today.I saw the cutest picture on Instagram last night, 10 little baby owls in a big pot They looked exaxtly like the pic I told you about; a woman holding a gigantic owl.They are so cute I'm not phone savy or I would have sent you their pictures. I guess if you get tired of me rambling you can or will tell me.Heard the rooster & hope I dont forget the hunters moon the 17th. May your day be blessed & thank you for #5 💥🐓😎👋😉 .Have you ever seen an emoji of a train?

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good afternoon, Carolyn; Thank you for dropping by along with the comments. I don't follow Instagram or other social media except for UA-cam. The picture of a nest of owlets in a bowl sounds interesting. I'll look around and see if there is a same or similar picture here on UA-cam. You aren't alone with not being phone savvy. I now use one of the Dumb phones without all the bells and whistles. It does work fine for me. I am in hopes of a clear sky for the Hunter's Moon this year. I happened to see the near full moon via a Virtual Railfan camera at Karney, Nebraska this morning. Then went hunting for it on a couple other cameras. Yep. It was there all bright and shiny. I will try to capture it over the Zephyr in the next few days.
      Yep. There are a couple of emojis for trains. I'll post a couple.
      With that, I hope that you have a great afternoon and evening down there.
      Please take care and stay safe! 🤠👋🚂🚃🚄🚅🚆🚈👌👍👍🐓🕸🕷🕸

  • @Giuliano-Grimaldi
    @Giuliano-Grimaldi 2 місяці тому +1

    Mike, perché metti i video solo di questa stazione? Comunque li trovo interessanti 😊.

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      This is the only station near to me. The next one is in Denver and is too far away to drive to every day. I do appreciate your looking in and the comments and questions.
      Please take care and stay safe over there!

    • @Giuliano-Grimaldi
      @Giuliano-Grimaldi 2 місяці тому

      @@MikeJensen-jt9yr ok grazie

    • @Giuliano-Grimaldi
      @Giuliano-Grimaldi 2 місяці тому

      @@MikeJensen-jt9yr 👍🏻💯

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      @@Giuliano-Grimaldi 🤠👋👌👍

  • @robo113603
    @robo113603 2 місяці тому

    GM Mike, why am I always running late to catch the train, 😂😂😂

    • @MikeJensen-jt9yr
      @MikeJensen-jt9yr  2 місяці тому

      Good Wednesday to you, Robo113603; I thank you for tuning in and the comments. Well, the video will be on my channel here at UA-cam for at least a year. I will hold the train for you. 🤣🤠 Please take care and stay safe!