One of the most shot spots on the BNSF Hi-Line Subdivision is the view from Two Medicine Bridge of the valley and trestle. Despite being one that is shot by everyone who shoots the line, its magni... (more)

The Empire Builder departs St. Paul Union Depot on-time bound for other points along the Mississippi River, Wisconsin, and eventually Chicago in the afternoon.

While it lacks the stunning mountain vista and classic farm scene that Two Medicine Bridge offers, Midvale Creek Bridge just west of it is still a great choice. As the Amtrak Empire Builder slows ... (more)

The Empire Builder has exited the tunnel under Seattle and is proceeding through North Portal interlocking on its way north to Everett, WA before turning east to head over Stevens Pass towards Chi... (more)

Amtrak's Empire Builder gets up to speed on the former Milwaukee Road mainline just south of Winona, MN. It will make a fast run to North La Crosse, WI, then head across the Badger state to Milwau... (more)

Spring finally starts arriving on the east slope of the Rockies near Glacier National Park as Amtrak's Empire Builder rolls across Two Medicine bridge on time after leaving East Glacier station. ... (more)

The Empire Builder speeds through Vermillion making good time from St. Paul to Red Wing.

The Empire Builder hauls out of the Twin Cites eastbound through the Red Rock signals in Newport with the full high season consist and the Amtrak Exhibit Train. Next stop is Red Wing in ab... (more)

The Empire Builder continues its eastward journey out of St. Paul along the Mississippi River. In 50 or so minutes it will make a brief stop in Red Wing. What a beautiful day to enjoy the... (more)

The Empire Builder speeds along the River Subdivision through the signals at Blackbird East only a few minutes out of Red Wing.

Amtrak's Empire Builder gets special car "City of Spokane" for its rear on a nice day in May 1994. The eastbound train is just leaving Seattle for Spokane and points east.

Amtrak's Empire Builder makes a station stop at North La Crosse, WI in June 1973. This train like other Amtrak trains offered an array of color in this period. In addition to handling passengers a... (more)

Amtrak's Empire Builder made its station stop at North La Crosse on a beautiful June day in 1972, and provided this opportunity for a faux Great Northern Big Sky Blue PR shot in the process. Dome ... (more)

The Empire Builder loans power from BNSF, limping the train eastbound over six hours late into Saint Paul.

Amtrak's Empire Builder no. 8 glides through Pewaukee, WI on CP trackage (X-MILW) with ample head end power and a string of express boxcars on rear. At this time Amtrak was attempting to enhance r... (more)