Appears to be a proving run; new and shiny!

The V66 is ready for its close-up

Looks like fall color is coming to northern Virginia somewhat earlier this year.

George Washington Bridge and the Manhattan skyline in the distance

Coal empties returning from North Carolina to Shire Oaks, Pennsylvania

Eastbound "Lake Shore Limited" about to enter the tunnel under Anthony's Nose, on the east side of the Hudson across from Bear Mountain.

Empties from Bellews Creek, NC on their way back to to Shire Oaks, PA, behind the Nickel Plate heritage unit.

Empties from Bellews Creek, NC proceeding to Shire Oaks, PA, crossing the Susquehanna River near sunset behind the Nickel Plate heritage unit.

Amtrak Northeast Regional train 156 heads north behind unit 156, in the Phase 1 Heritage paint scheme.

Amtrak train 2253 is about to roll through the Newark, Delaware station at speed on track 3, while Northeast Regional train 161 waits north of Davis Tower/interlocking on track 1. After 2253 pass... (more)

Northeast Regional train 71 slows for its Newark stop as the rear end of Acela train 2220 roars by at track speed.

Northeast Regional train 71 slows for its Newark stop as Acela train 2220 roars by at track speed.

Heading home; end of the day, and end of the week

The "Palmetto" heading north near sundown