The LA bound Southwest Chief snakes the twists and turns of Glorieta Pass, outrunning thunderstorms that have taken over the mountains behind. This colorful consist includes two Surfliner cars and... (more)

Amtrak's Southwest Chief slowly crests the summit of Glorieta Pass as it approaches the western control point of Glorieta. The steep grades within this siding would make it a less than idea... (more)

As seen from atop of a tree, Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 reaches the summit of Glorieta Pass and now begins to negotiate the downgrade trek.

It’s a beautifully warm mid-April afternoon and Spring is in full bloom here in Northern New Mexico. Featured, see we Amtrak’s Southwest Chief #3 as it traverses the high-desert terrain; and h... (more)

Here we see Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 as it slowly negotiates the twists and turns of famous Glorieta Pass on a stunningly crisp early Spring afternoon.

After working what seemed to be an endless 10 hour job, I couldn’t wait to go home, only to realize that an Amtrak hadn't passed by. So I ventured out to the Pass, hiked to a favorite location o... (more)

Here's a glimpse of Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 as it makes it's way over Glorieta Pass on a beautifully crisp mid-September afternoon.

Here we see Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 as it slowly negotiates the twists and turns of scenic Glorieta Pass on a cool and breezy mid-April afternoon. Decorated in the phase III ... (more)

Seen here, Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 slowly negotiates the twists and turns of scenic Glorieta Pass on an absolutely beautiful early spring afternoon.

February 14, 2015. Amtrak's eastbound Southwest Chief #4 negotiates the twists and turns of scenic Glorieta Pass, on an unusually warm winter's night. Running approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes ... (more)

February 7, 2015. On an absolutely beautiful mid winter afternoon, Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 negotiates the twists and turns of scenic Glorieta Pass.