A harbinger of future events at the left...
Best (downstairs) seat in the house, as VIA's "Canadian" approaches its Edmonton stop near sunset
Judging by the paint scheme, no more Hiwathas for the 101C...
Former California Zephyr car "Silver Horizon" brings up the rear of Amtrak's "Texas Chief"
Amtrak's "Texas Chief" arriving at Joliet. Semaphores were still abundant here in 1974.
Amtrak's "Texas Chief" arriving at Joliet. Note piggyback trailers from the IC and L&N at lower right.
Green coach at right was acquired by Penn Central from the Union Pacific
Still in its NYC "Cigar Band" gray livery, with the addition of the PC herald on the nose.
Power for number 62 backing into Union Station. The Century and New England States have definitely left the building... Former UP coach at right, in PC green.
The second-last "Cities" streamliner prior to Amtrak begins its westward journey. Note lack of portholes on lead unit.
"Super Chief/El Capitan" approaching its eastern destination, Dearborn Station
Quite a tight-radius curve on the turnback loop, as passengers await a car headed to CUT.
Note guardrail on turnback loop.
The "Broadway Limited" matches a dismal day in appearance, two days before Amtrak.