Local departs Logan down the old Homestake Pass line to Butte (now partially closed) while the main to Helena curves off in the rear of photo. Hasselblad 501c 80mm; Kodak E100G

Eastbound passenger extra powered by pair of rebuilds flashes past. Hasselblad 501c E100G

GNRR GP18 slumbers while UP races southbound on adjacent W&A/CSX mainline. Nikon F5; Kodachrome 200

As we ascend grade rain and overcast descend. Hasselblad 501c Kodak E100G

Brand new on the property. Somehow the GNRR always manages to make every paint scheme slightly different. Nikon F5; Kodachrome 200

Hasselblad 501c; Kodak E100G

Eastbound starts the ascent to Mullen Pass. Hasselblad 501c; Kodak E100G

Westbound emerges thankfully into the sunshine from Bozeman Tunnel. Hasselblad 501c; Kodak E100G

Westbound departs Laurel as America mourns the death of President Reagan as evidenced by grain elevator flag flying at half-mast. Hasselblad 501c; Kodak E100G

The Empire Builder. Dog's Breakfast of equipment and paint added interest in early Amtrak. Honeywell Pentax; Agfachrome

What paid the bills for the Empire Builder in the early Amtrak period. Honeywell Pentax; Agfachrome

Empire Builder pauses before continuing west. Honeywell Pentax; Agfachrome

Short lived Expo 74 train pops out of Cascade Tunnel portal. Provided daylight service between Seattle and Spokane for Expo '74. Honeywell Pentax; Agfachrome

Texas Chief rests for morning departure. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Kodachrome

Honeywell Pentax H1a; Kodachrome