This was definitely early Amtrak. The motive power consists of two RF&P E8s, and a Union Pacific E9B unit. The "Silver Star heads north near Releigh, NC on May 16, 1975. Photo from my collectio... (more)
AMTRAK #20 the north bound Crescent rolls over I-85 on a clear and cold fall morning. This train was nearly 9 hours late which allowed for the early morning shot.