Northbound Amtrak Cascades train 506 heads through Auburn, WA on its run to Seattle. Having started in Portland, it's on the home stretch, with just a stop in Tukwila and then on to its final des... (more)

The Mount Jefferson Talgo set.

Northbound at Gordon's Point along Puget Sound, engine 167 pulling the "Mater" trainset. Lucky deal to know someone who owns a motorboat :).

Amtrak Cascades train #506 heads northbound about 5 miles north of Tacoma, Washington. 14,411-foot Mount Rainier can be seen in the distant background.

Northbound Cascades Service train 506 departs the first stop in Washington State with a full load of clients anticipating the Thanksgiving holiday. The shove comes from a Genesis unit substitutin... (more)

Amtk466 is in push mode of Amtrak#506 as it glides down Napavine Hill into the small town of Napavine.

Amtrak 505 leads today Amtrak Cascade.

One of the Talgo sets split the consist down tracks 2 and 3. The train brought down the tall historic speaker tower (look at Union Station photos older than this date) and bumped up against the st... (more)

A P42 substitute on Cascade #506

The 90252 and 137 on a Talgo Cascades train through NW Portland. A P42 isn't all that rare on the Cascades either. You'll also see that one of the Talgo cars has silver paint on the roof, this is ... (more)

A cab unit sporting the Amtrak Cascades logo passes the NBCS Ostrander

NB Talgo flying up the main

BNSF 3011 had to assist Amtrak this faith day, still only arriving 30 minutes late.

The 20 minute late 506 speeds up the Puget Sound. F59PHI 469 is shoving the Talgo trainset today, and making a loud whining noise while doing it...sound's like something's about to break!