Amtrak 41 hustles south

The Floridian was right behind 53

The Silver Meteor departs Palatka Florida.

The 53 is running a few minutes behind cruising through Seville.

On August 27, 2025 Amtrak ran an excursion for the media and political dignitaries to tout the launch the following day of NextGen Acela service. Trainset #11 operated as train 880(27), seen here ... (more)

After seeing 301 in some of the most backlit conditions possible last December, the opportunity to shoot this unit in good light finally presented itself, but not without at least some frustration... (more)

Day One Heritage on the Silver Meteor. Amtrak ALC-44 Charger 301 is seen leading train 97(15) south through Orlando, FL, bound for Miami. As part of Amtrak's 50th Anniversary ce... (more)

Matching Mismatched Meteor. Amtrak Silver Meteor train 98(16) is seen heading north through Orlando, FL passing milepost 793 of the former Atlantic Coast Line. Siemens ALC-44 ... (more)

Day One. Amtrak ALC-44 Charger 301 is the lead locomotive on train 97(15), seen southbound through Winter Park, FL en-route to Miami. As part of Amtrak's 50th Anniversary celebra... (more)

Amtrak 97 the Silver Meteor arrives at the Palatka Amtrak Station.

We are seeing more and more Phase 7 power on Amtrak.

Well, always hold out hope. The Chargers have not quite sealed the deal in Silver Service. Not only are the P42's not going away, they are being repainted!

Amtrak through historic Plant City.

Amtrak's "Silver Meteor" diverges off the A-Line heading to Miami. Banner day for Central Florida in terms of unique paint, in the background is local L772 with the C&EI "Heritage&q... (more)

Amtrak's Auto Train