A pair of matched Phase VII chargers lead the northbound Crescent over the lake.

A pair of matched Phase VII chargers lead the northbound Crescent through Lumberton at track speed.

Amtrak 20 races past the Thomasville station sign trying to make up lost time.

A late Amtrak 20 charges north through the popular Nc rail fanning town of Thomasville. Thomasville is also home to the Big Chair which you can see #20 passing.

The northbound Crescent departs Picayune.

The northbound Crescent is dwarfed by Lake Pontchartrain. This day marked the the return of a Viewliner Diner on this train since COVID-induced consist downsizing.

The northbound Crescent glides over Lake Pontchartrain with a matched set of chargers.

The northbound Crescent blows for the East Main Ave in Lumberton.

The northbound Crescent incurs an 11 minute delay while trying to cross Lake Pontchartrain due to the NS not lowering the drawbridge in advance of its daily scheduled departure. Once a train is be... (more)

The northbound Crescent heads over Lake Pontchartrain with a matched pair of Phase VII Chargers.

The northbound Crescent heads over Lake Pontchartrain with a matched pair of Phase VII Chargers.

Running an hour late, Amtrak train 20, The Crescent, is just about to stop at the High Point North Carolina Depot.

Crescent #20 passing by what was the Schoolfield Mill and now what will be the Caesars Casino.

It's only a few more miles to go for the Crescent's trip up from New Orleans as it rolls through Metuchen with the setting sun in the background late on this February afternoon.

On this cold January day we would watch Amtrak 20 depart from the old Southern passenger station and cross the Dan River here in Danville Va. Note in the background the trestle which led to the ol... (more)