Coast Starlight departing PDX on time, 15 minutes before the Steel Bridge began having signal problems (whew!)

First train from Fredericksburg, this GP40 leads a string of Kawasaki bi-level commuter cars. The Washington Masonic Temple rises in the background.

The 509 waiting for the 119 to take over the lead of the Starlight.

Freshly painted 465 leads a Talgo train to Eugene.

Circus train on the CSX Boston Line

The KCS business train rests behind KC Union Station.

Southbound Yankee Clipper at New Haven with one of only five Phase III electrics (922, 931, 949-951)

The Empire Builder. Dog's Breakfast of equipment and paint added interest in early Amtrak. Honeywell Pentax; Agfachrome

Empire Builder pauses before continuing west. Honeywell Pentax; Agfachrome

Crossing the Southern's main line. Unit is ex-C&O; back on home rails.

Amtrak's best paint scheme enters Union Station in Los Angeles.