Dismounting from the steed

The winter of 2009/2010 was hard on Washington DC with two major Blizzards. I've never heard DC so silent - not much was moving other than the railroad.

GG1 4935 returned to Washington Terminal for possibly its last time ever. This beautifully restored historic locomotive made a remarkable journey from the Railroad Museum of PA to Washington DC t... (more)

100 year old K Tower stands in the heart of Washington Terminal in this dramatic scene as the first signs of dawn appear.

Wrapping up its first revenue run as the star of the show, #145 decked out in 40th Anniversary Heritage Phase III paint leads the Capitol Limited into Washington DC.

Metroliner lives on! The 9800 is Amtrak's only First Class Conference Car, rebuilt from Metroliner Snack Coach 863, makes its first run with Metroliner branding reapplied. Aside from the nose, M... (more)

Metroliner lives on! The 9800, Amtrak's only First Class Conference Car (rebuilt from Metroliner Snack Coach 863), makes its first run with Metroliner branding reapplied. Aside from the nose, Me... (more)

This leased set of equipment from Sound Transit provided quite a contrast to anything else around DC. About to start the evening southbound rush, it's seen passing the then 99 year old K Tower as ... (more)

This work engine is modified for service on the NEC with a low profile roof line and carved fuel tank to fit under catenary and around third rail.

Amtrak F40PH 406, recently repainted into a celebratory 40th anniversary edition of the Phase III scheme, sits on display at Washington Union Station during National Train Day, Saturday, May 7, 20... (more)

Got to love Phase III.

The VRE is introduced to the public at Union Station as dignitaries pose for photos on the V01.

A Washington Terminal Co. carman was making some last minute adjustments to the SCL Observation Car on southbound RF&P No. 21, the "Silver Star," on April 22, 1971. Although the car was on the "S... (more)