Amtrak Ski Train - Denver to Winter Park

After the Ski Train stops in Winter Park, I know it goes to a wye in Tabernash to be turned. Does it then return to Winter Park to await the afternoon departure or so they park it somewhere else before returning to Winter Park?

I think the Winter Park platform is just along the main track, with no siding, so I think the train waits elsewhere. But I'm not sure.

This brings up a question: Why does the ski train not also stop at the Fraser station, since it has to go right past it in both directions? Does the ski area where it stops subsidize operations and not want anyone to use it to get to/from Fraser?

I read somewhere that that's exactly it -- the rail fare paid by the passengers doesn't cover Amtrak's costs, and the resort makes up the difference to get them out there.

Can't argue with that logic.

ExCon90 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:46 pm I read somewhere that that's exactly it -- the rail fare paid by the passengers doesn't cover Amtrak's costs, and the resort makes up the difference to get them out there.

Hello,
I thought I read somewhere that the government provides a subsidy for the fare, I am not sure of the percentage but I think the government pays like half and the passengers pay the rest.