For a while we had Phase 7 P42's regularly turning up on 41

Phase 7 leads 41 on a warm July morning

In its first year of service, Amtrak train 6-11, the northbound South Wind, makes its stop in Orlando, Florida. This train originated in both Miami and Saint Petersburg, with those two tr... (more)

The Floridian, Amtrak 41/CSXT 91, has a matched pair of "Phase 6" Chargers today.

The southbound Silver Meteor, with Operation Lifesaver P42DC #203, passes by Glenrose Road at the north end of CSX's Taft yard. A few old ACL codeline poles still stand here reminding us of a time... (more)

Late for the Holiday. The southbound Floridian (nee Silver Star) passes through The Ditch in Columbia, making an unusually late daytime run.

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)