In the words of the 'street photographer' Weegee, "f8 and be there" (although f9 worked nicely here, also)
Departing for Fredericksburg beneath the Capitol dome, glowing in the late afternoon light
Arriving in Alexandria
The evening commuter rush is well underway as VRE train 305 crosses Aquia Creek.
305 over Aquia Creek.
Awaiting departure at sunset
Passengers waiting to board
The borrowed Sounder equiment looks right at home crossing Aquia Creek.
Leased from Amtrak, ex-AMTK 392.