Train 11 (Coast Starlight) departs Albany, OR with one of AMTRAK's "charger" locomotives near Queen Avenue.

Sunset Zephyr. It was late in the evening of March 24, 2022 when the Amtrak California Zephyr (Train 5) was passing through Woodside, Utah after sunset. An unusual addition to the train, AM... (more)

Acela train 2163 going through Rye, New York.

The "Palmetto" with a meet on double track. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Amtrak 79 at the Virginia State Line

An Acela heads south out of Wilmington on an unseasonably warm afternoon.

171 departs Wilmington at the beginning of the PM rush on the Northeast Corridor.

The California Zephyr runs through a dynamic sunrise at Keenesburg, Colorado.

The California Zephyr is led by engine #82 in the recently applied Phase VII paint scheme. Here it runs over Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.

The Silver Star heads out of DAVIS interlocking in the midst of a parade of southbound trains on the NEC.

An Acela flies through Newark on its way towards Washington DC.

The California Zephyr gets ready to climb up to Tunnel #1 after running through Coal Creek Canyon on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

Amtrak engine #23 leads the Winter Park Express Ski Train through heavy snow at Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.

Best Seat in the House. Amtrak View liner inspection car 10003, the American View, is seen on the rear of Northeast Regional train 171, bound for Washington DC. The massive windo... (more)

A three-generation Amtrak electric locomotive line up came together quickly (less than 24 hr) once notice was given that the operable HHP made its last run thanks to some now retired employees. Am... (more)