The southbound Auto Train departing the Lorton terminal. Soon enough a consist like this will be a thing of the past, as ALC-42s are planned to start leading in early August.
Well, this was bound to happen sooner or later. We're gonna need this locomotive entry in the database sooner or later, too, as these will bump all the GE's off the train by year's end I am told.... (more)
Testing testing, Chargers testing on Auto Train and lead for the first time south on 53 earlier then back on 52 seen here dodging afternoon summer storms.
With service to Lorton, VA from Sanford, FL, Amtrak Train number 52 (the Auto Train) moves across the Draw Bridge that passes over the Ortega River aka McGirts Creek just south of downtown Jackson... (more)