Amtrak 145, the phase three heritage unit, leads the eastbound Pennsylvanian past Alto tower.

Running right on time, Amtrak's eastbound Pennsylvanian slows for a stop in downtown Altoona, PA.

The eastbound Floridian passes through the valley below the Salisbury Viaduct just west of Meyersdale.

Amtrak’s Capitol Limited running on time rolls through Fairhope PA. with fall colors popping everywhere. In roughly a month the Capitol Limited will be replaced by the Floridian.

A couple of minutes late, Amtrak 29 exits Pittsburgh en route to Chicago, IL with Phase II P42DC #130 leading the way.

A 4 1/2 hour late Amtrak 30 Arrives downtown Pittsburgh.

Amtrak B32-8WH 513, with eastbound 42, the Pennsylvanian, on the NS Pittsburgh Mainline at Latrobe, Pennsylvania. May 6, 2014. Jack D Kuiphoff © photo

The westbound Pennsylvanian arrives at the Altoona station while a helper set waits for its next assignment in the background.

A special photo indeed -- the final run of an Amtrak engineer. He'll retire after marking off in Washington Terminal. Racing into the literal and metaphorical sunset, Amtrak Northeast Regional tra... (more)

The Capitol Limited passes by a CSX maintenance yard as it heads east towards its next stop in Cumberland.

The Amtrak Pennsylvanian heads east over the "Big Viaduct" between Mineral Point and South Fork. The stunning autumn colors provide a scenic ride for passengers through some of the more ... (more)

As the westbound Pennsylvania makes its station stop in Altoona, a crew member from the cab spritzes the windshield with water.

Amtrak train 29 lead by the Phase IV heritage unit 36 minutes late to Pittsburgh Union Station. On the right is the Pennsylvanian ready to depart the next day.

With the morning fog burning off, the Capitol Limited heads east through Rockwood past the iconic Rockwood Opera House

AMTK No 119 leads its train through the Allegheny tunnel in Gallitzin, PA, bound for Pittsburgh. The Gallitzin tunnel was built in 1854 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, and later expanded to 2 track... (more)