On an overcast day, an Amtrak lite engine move consisting of three E-units and an F40PH are seen at 21st Street Interlocking. Tom Golden photo.
Twenty two years ago this was Seattle's skyline as viewed by Empire Builder passengers exiting the tunnel under the city at North Portal. A Marriott Hotel now occupies the vacant lot next to the t... (more)
The 402 hasn't seen action in many years now and though it likely wont anytime soon, it's still a full blown F40 with prime mover.
The 402 was in service until the early 2000s, but never received ditch lights.
F40 #402 is interesting in that it not only was retired after 2000 in Phase III paint, but it may be the only F40 that was active after 2000 that never got ditch lights. It was only used as a tra... (more)
Southbound "Silver Star"
The westbound Cardinal scoots past NS's tiny intermodal yard at Van Dorn Street.
The north bound Silver Star passes the local at Weldon, NC, 90 miles S of Richmond, VA on the former ACL main. The Star is on the approach to the Roanoke River viaduct, while the local is on the ... (more)
