The Long Island Rail Road's Cannonball was the last all extra-fare heavyweight service in the country. Here it is headed east in it's last full season of glory. Kodak Rangefinder 35mm

Crescent dims headlight as Alco switcher rolls up. Honeywell Pentax H1a

Yashica Mat 124-G; Plus-X

The real C&NW. Honeywell Pentax H1a

Honeywell Pentax H1a; Dynachrome

Empire Builder pauses before continuing west. Honeywell Pentax; Agfachrome

Switch crew takes a bite at the lunch counter. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Agfachrome

Denver Zephyr backing up into the Union Station. Rangefinder; Kodachrome

Still in SP&S paint, but renumbered for BN. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Agfachrome

Summit just about achieved. Dragging into downtown Saluda. Pentax MX; Kodachrome

Heavy rain begins to drench FM heaven. Honeywell Pentax H1a; Agfachrome

Remarkably enough, water can still be taken from the tank after years of disuse. The line to Cass is now abandoned. Yashicamat 124-G; Plus-X

Northbound from Asheville. This trestle is now replaced. Pentax MX; Kodachrome

Silver Comet awaits departure while the rump remains of the A&WP Crescent are in the background - Down to a single night coach. Honeywell Pentax H1a