Shortly after sunset, we see Amtrak's Southwest Chief as it streaks past the semaphore signals located in Chapelle, NM as darkness sets in.

Representing Phases III, IV, and V, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief quickly makes its way through the “Big City” of Rowe, NM as the sun begins to set on this picturesque summer evening.

When it comes to photography more often than not timing and some luck can make all the difference, as illustrated here. Running approximately six hours behind the advertised due to track maintenan... (more)

Seen here, Phases III, IV, and V glisten in the light of the quickly setting sun as Amtrak's Southwest Chief approaches its next stop of Las Vegas, NM.

From the fireman side, an engineer waves to the camera from the cab of his Phase IV locomotive as Amtrak's Southwest Chief prepares to knock down a semaphore signal located in Chapelle, NM.

BNSF 2732 runs its wheels off assisting #4 from Albuquerque to Chicago as it rolls out its final 11 miles blasting through Riverside just before sunset.

Here we see a true classic, Amtrak's Southwest Chief splits a pair of intermediate blades in Levy, NM as it wastes no time making its way east.

Here we see Amtrak's Southwest Chief representing Phases III, IV, and V moments prior to knocking down a semaphore signal as it makes its way through Cerrillos, NM.

It’s a beautifully warm but windy mid-Spring afternoon, and here we get a glimpse of an exceptionally long Southwest Chief as it skirts beneath the "Devil's Throne" in Cerrillos, NM. F... (more)

There’s Something About a Train that’s Magic™

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief arrives in Fullerton, California, right on schedule. A pair of P42DC locomotives, 148 and 171, ... (more)

Heading Out of the Setting Sun is Amtrak train #4, the eastbound Southwest Chief. The train, led by P42DCs 42 (the Veterans unit) and 174, this nine-car train is about to make its s... (more)

Seen here, Amtrak's eastbound Southwest Chief makes its way past a lone semaphore signal, knocking it down in the process. Located in Los Cerrillos, NM this is one of several located in the area.

Amtrak 515 507 round the curve at Cosnino near the famous Route 66 town of Winona. I was always a fan of the paint job the 500's were delivered with. Railfan's liked to call them Cutter's (for res... (more)

2264 Miles to Go

Amtrak train #4, the eastbound Southwest Chief, is about a mile into its journey to Chicago, IL, as it runs along the west bank of the Los Angeles River on Ap... (more)

Moments after reaching the summit of Glorieta Pass; continuing its eastward journey, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief accelerates through the community of Glorieta, NM on this absolutely stunning early ... (more)