Amtrak's Desert Wind (train #36) passes through the "moonscape" at the north end of Victorville, California, on December 28, 1980 as it makes its way from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. F4... (more)

While I was looking at slides the other day, I noticed this one. While I worked at Amtrak during the 1980's, I often took my cameras with me. Every chance I got, I photographed the trains and scen... (more)

Yes, it's the desert ... Just look at the Joshua Tree! On a bright January 1988 day, Amtrak train #35, the now-discontinued Desert Wind, threads its way through Cajon Pass's Mormon Rocks a... (more)

The summit of southern California's Cajon Pass is about 3770' in elevation, high enough that it receives snow several times per year - anything from a light dusting to heavier snow that lasts seve... (more)

Amtrak’s train # 35, the Desert Wind, is into its first year of service as it is seen here heading toward LAUPT passing thru Highland Park California in August of 1980. FP40PH # 223 is well in c... (more)

Amtrak westbound Desert Wind train #35 descending Cajon Pass

The "Desert Wind" is seen at the SLC depot.

"Desert Wind"

A shiny new "Genesis" leads Amtrak #35 "Desert Wind".

Amtrak 519/503 head up Train #35, "The Desert Wind". Pepsi anyone?

Back in the 1980's, it seemed the EMD F40PH locomotive would be around forever. The combined California Zephyr-Desert Wind-Pioneer train climbs Rio Grande's 2% grade through Detour on the way east... (more)

Amtrak Southwest Chief #3 arrives into Pasadena on a sunny morning in July of 1991 with plenty of mail handling cars up front. The 231 is now preserved and being refurbished at the Brooklyn Roun... (more)

Unusual to see two units on the "Desert Wind"

A rare Amtrak locomotive passes Caliente's historic UP station leading the Grand Luxe Rail (formerly AOE) train towards Utah.