The Auto Train

At first light Amtrak's Auto Train is about an hour from the end of it's journey.

The westbound Empire Builder streaks toward Clear Lake, MN under the glow of the northern lights.

Amtrak's "day one" heritage unit leads the southbound Coast Starlight through Jack London Square

About to depart Los Angeles Union Station on the point of train 14, the northbound Coast Starlight, is Amtrak ALC-42 301. This locomotive, built by Siemens in March 2021, was painted for A... (more)

It is Hallowe'en, so perhaps it is fitting that Amtrak train 14, the northbound Coast Starlight, head ALC-42 301 on the headend, as it wears a unique paint scheme celebrating the carrier's ... (more)

The Empire Builder passes a newly installed inspection point near Welch, MN.

The Floridian scoots into Seville, can you see the Pepsi 2nd out?

Amtrak 53 the Auto Train about an hour away from the end of the ride.

Let's Go! The Amtrak train to Newport News departs the beautiful Richmond station. I launched the drone from very near where reports are that President Lincoln came ashore in Richmond afte... (more)

Two chargers are in charge of Amtrak 41 this morning.

Amtrak 41 hustles south

Running close to on-time, Amtrak's Floridian splits the signals at Foley on its way down the east slope of Sand Patch Grade. Fall colors are lackluster this year thanks to another late summer dro... (more)

Day One Amtrak ALC-42 #301, the "Day One" heritage unit, was painted in an identical scheme to E8A #4316, which was hastily painted into this one-off livery for the first day of ... (more)

Auto Train makes it's way south running just a few minutes late.