On a warm and sunny spring afternoon, here we see Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 as it slows for it's daily arrival into Lamy, NM as passengers prepare to board.

With some friendly acknowledgement from the crew, here we see Amtrakā€™s westbound Southwest Chief #3 as it makes an appearance just outside of Galisteo, NM. Decorated in the Phase IV paint scheme... (more)

Moments after negotiating the twists and turns of Glorieta Pass, here we see Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 as it descends into Canyoncito, NM on an absolutely beautiful spring afte... (more)

Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief ascends Raton Pass, seen here passing the searchlight signals near Starkville.

Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief descends Raton Pass, passing the siding at Keota.

Slowly making its way through the downtown area, here's a glimpse of Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 moments prior to arriving at the depot in Albuquerque, NM.

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.

Here's a shot that i've been wanting to capture for quite some time, so I finally decided to make the ascent. Seen here, Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 slowly negotiates the twists and turn... (more)

Seen here, Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 rounds a curve minutes prior to ascending Glorieta Pass on a warm and sunny pre-spring afternoon.

With lots of friendly waving from the crew, Amtrakā€™s westbound Southwest Chief #3 makes it's way through the small community of Rowe, NM, on a cold and snowy winter afternoon.

Seen here, Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 makes its daily appearance as it pulls up alongside the station platform in Lamy, NM. Decorated in the phase IV paint scheme, this train fe... (more)

The blades at Chapelle still stand tall and proud as the westbound Chief makes its way towards Los Angeles.

A single P40 leads the westbound Southwest Chief through Western Spings. It's rather unusual for 3 to have just one unit on the front.

The Southwest Chief has just completed its journey through the frostbitten Raton Pass and is now moments away from its stop in Raton, New Mexico.

4 hours late Amtrak Southwest Chief train #3 is arriving into Los Angeles Union Station with a help from BNSF 1755(EX-ATSF 5187).