The Coastal Classic is seen in the distance as it navigates one of the many curves along the way in the Turnagain Arm area of Alaska.

The Coastal Classic arrives in Seward after a run from Anchorage.

Alaska Railroad Coastal Classic rolls through Indian Alaska on its trek to Seward.

Its a beautiful morning as the Coastal Classic rolls next to the Lower Trail Lake in Moose Pass Alaska.

Its a beautiful morning as the Coastal Classic rolls over the recently rebuilt bridge at the very calm Lower Trail Lake in Moose Pass Alaska.

The northbound Coastal Classic rolls into Portage on its run to the Alaska Railroad Station in Anchorage.

Its a picture perfect morning as the Coastal Classic rolls over the Twenty Mile River bridge in Portage on its way to Seward Alaska. What a nice view from the air!

The Alaska Railroads Coastal Classic train rolls through the beautiful Turnagain Arm area of Alaska as it approaches the little town of Girdwood on a nice evening. ARR 4328 is the only unit so far... (more)

Just cant beat the spectacular scenery of the Turnagain Arm on a beautiful sunny morning. ARR 4327 leads the Coastal Classic alongside the Seward Highway on its trip down to Seward Alaska.

The Coastal Classic rounds the curve in Indian Alaska on its way to Seward Alaska.

The Coastal Classic crosses over the Lower Trail Lake and through spectacular scenery just south of Moose Pass on its way to Seward Alaska.

The Coastal Classic rolls alongside Lower Trail Lake and through spectacular scenery just south of Moose Pass on its way to Seward Alaska.

With the sun setting after 11 PM in July there isn't much chance for fireworks in Alaska. However if the day is nice one can shoot a few passenger trains returning to Anchorage late in the evening... (more)

While I prefer to take photos with at least some sun that isn't always possible. Sometimes you just need to get out and take the picture such is the case here when the Alaska Railroad put together... (more)

That's symmetry: View at the trip from Anchorage to Seward through the panorama deck in the morning sun