The Southwest Chief runs through the trees north of Raton, New Mexico as it heads south from Trinidad, Colorado.

The Southwest Chief #3 train stops to pick up passengers at the train station in Raton, New Mexico. The train will soon leave, running nearly 80 miles per hour south towards its next stop.

Amtrak Train 4, the Southwest Chief, is making its way through the mountains of Raton, New Mexico, heading east towards Chicago. The train winds through the terrain, offering passengers a scenic r... (more)

AT&SF Santa Fe, SD40-2 5113, at Raton, New Mexico. May 11, 1996. Jack D Kuiphoff © photo

Westbound "Southwest Chief". Photo by Calvin Christman. From my collection.

BNSF SD75M, 8261, at Raton, New Mexico. June 11, 1996. Jack D Kuiphoff © photo

Amtrak 4 begins the long climb up the Raton Pass behind two veteran P42s.

Raton New Mexico Super Chief station scene four days after Christmas in 1940. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

AT&SF train number 19, The Chief, is departing Raton New Mexico at 10 MPH on March 26th 1939. Otto Perry photo, from my collection.

Amtrak's Operation Life Saver #203 (P42DC) rounds the corner north of the Raton Station as it runs south into New Mexico.

The Southwest Chief runs through Raton, New Mexico.

The Southwest Chief is led by Operation Lifesaver #203 as it heads to Raton, New Mexico.

Amtrak engine #203 (Operation Life Saver P42DC) runs through Raton, New Mexico after leaving Trinidad, Colorado.

Amtrak engine #203 with the special Operation Life Saver scheme makes a brief stop at the Raton Station in New Mexico. Soon it will be running south at 78 miles per hour to the next station at La... (more)

Amtrak engine #203 (P42DC) splits the signals at East Raton as it heads to the Station in New Mexico.