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)

Having ascended Glorieta Pass, seen here Amtrak's Southwest Chief accelerates out of Glorieta, NM on this stormy early March afternoon. Featuring Amtrak's original Veterans locomotive, #42 leads t... (more)

Sometimes timing is everything, as illustrated here. This image captures the meeting of Amtrak's Southwest Chiefs, at the summit of Glorieta Pass. Amtrak #3 idles in the distance as its eastbound ... (more)

Still sporting almost all original equipment, the Super Chief climbs its way through the Sangre Di Cristo Mountains and towards the summit of Glorieta Pass. The Super Chief name was retained after... (more)

Having reached the summit of Glorieta Pass, seen here Amtrak's Southwest Chief accelerates out of Glorieta, continuing it's eastward journey as it traverses the breathtaking high-desert terrain of... (more)

As the result of an afternoon storm, a fresh layer of snow blankets the high-desert terrain of Glorieta, NM. Seen here, BNSF #7781 leads Amtrak’s Southwest Chief #4 through the quiet community m... (more)

Having just completed its daily trek to the summit of Glorieta Pass, Amtrak's Southwest Chief dashes through the snow as it makes its way past the E. Glorieta signals. Amtrak's original Veterans u... (more)

Amtrak 3 traverses the scenic Glorieta Pass on a crisp January afternoon

Winding by the east end of Glorieta siding, Amtrak's Southwest Chief takes aim at its next stop of Las Vegas, New Mexico beneath a low layer of clouds that has settled within the Pecos Vall... (more)

After two days of snowfall, rays of sunlight finally shine down on the town of Glorieta, NM. Passengers aboard Amtrak #4 get treated to a spectacular winter wonderland as they head for points east... (more)

The Grand Canyon in the siding at Glorietta. A Roger Puta photograph.

Running only minutes off of the advertised, we see Amtrak's eastbound Southwest Chief #4 as it makes it's way past the E. Glorieta signals on a beautifully crisp mid-Autumn afternoon.

Still Santa Fe’s elegant flagship and one of the last of the great passenger trains in February, 1969, the Super Chief, Train 18, slows for a meet with a unit coal train just south of Glorieta, ... (more)

Rounding the curve, here's a glimpse of Amtrak's Southwest Chief #3 moments prior to ascending Glorieta Pass on an absolutely gorgeous mid-September afternoon.

With lots of waving from an enthusiastic crew, Amtrak's Southwest Chief #4 travels out of Glorieta, NM moments after negotiating Glorieta Pass on a gorgeous summer afternoon.