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

The San Joaquin. Can't recall now whether it was Train 710 or 711. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Kodachrome

San Francisco Zephyr. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Agfachrome

Coast Starlight. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Agfachrome

Ready for departure: 60 cylinders eager to run. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Kodachrome