AMTK 519 leads Hiawatha train #339 out of Chicago passing under the signal bridge at Green Street.

AMTK 519 pushes Hiawatha train #338 by Tower A5 as it rolls out its final miles to Chicago Union Station.

Tower A5. While no longer manned, Tower A5 is still used for maintenance of way by Metra. On this particular day, the venerable tower witnesses the passage of Amtrak Hiawatha train #338, he... (more)

Under the Searchlights at A3. Tower A3 is still home to a Milwaukee Road signal bridge, complete with classic searchlights. Amtrak Hiawatha #339 is just beginning its trip out of Chicago to... (more)

With a Little Help from my Friends. Siemens Chargers are becoming more and more common these days. At the same time, they're becoming known for their mechanical failures. Dash 8's have beco... (more)

The second to last Chicago to Milwaukee bound Amtrak Hiawatha of the day, train #339 pops around the corner as it passes the 100+ year old Tower A2 just outside Downtown Chicago with one of Amtrak... (more)

NORMAN OK — This undated photo shows southbound train 15 making a station stop with Amtrak SDP40f 519 in the lead. Of interest (to me at least) is the front end of our 1955 Chevrolet convertible... (more)

With the Quincy Wye out of service due to a derailment, Amtrak Midwest BNSF trains need 2 engines instead of the normal one. So on this nights train, an Amtrak Dash-8 takes charge as it crawls int... (more)

Amtrak 519 departs Galesburg with the eastbound Carl Sandburg during a snow squall.

Amtrak 303 kicks up some snow on it's way to Saint Louis on New Years Eve 2017

A P32 substitutes for the normal cab cars used on Amtrak's Hiawatha trains as Milwaukee train 337 rolls north through Franksville, WI.

NORMAN OK January 1975 — Amtrak SDP40F 519 rolls south on the Lone Star. The train, formerly known as the Texas Chief, is approaching the Indian Hills Road crossing between Norman and Moore. San... (more)

Still wearing Phase IV paint, Amtrak Dash 8 519 leads the eastbound Illinois Zephyr through Westmont.

A phase IV Dash 8 sits idle at the downtown San Antonio Amtrak station parallel to the tracks of Union Pacific's Del Rio Subdivision. This engine and its two bi-level superliners are awaiting the ... (more)

A phase IV P32 sits idle at the San Antonio Amtrak station awaiting the late night arrival of the Sunset Limited to switch cars. Normally, this switching is performed with the Texas Eagle consist... (more)