In the early 1990s, Amtrak explored the development of modern high-speed trains and leased two European electric trainsets for testing and revenue service on the Northeast Corridor between Washing... (more)

Unusual place for a high-speed train
In 1992-93, Amtrak tested the Swedish-built X2000. The train was designed and built by Kalmar Verkstad (later merged with Asea Brown Boveri, Inc.) f... (more)

The first two ALC-42 chargers pose for a photo op. The 300 wears Phase VI, and the 301 wears the Amtrak 50th Anniversary "Day One" livery. If you look close you can see the 160 in Dash ... (more)

I remember when the 46 was released from the shops with its 50th markings, there were a number of fans complaining "THIS IS IT?" Well, as time would reveal, the 46 was just the start. Am... (more)

Several new GE B32BWHs, EMD F40PHs and a former GO Transit GMD GP40TC gather at Amtrak’s locomotive facility at Chicago, Illinois, on February 22, 1992.

It's a foggy night on a chilly December evening, as Amtrak's westbound Sunset Limited makes it's station stop in Maricopa, which has been known as the Phoenix stop along the Sunset Limited route s... (more)

Initially, EMD’s 3,000 hp F40PH was designed for short-haul intercity and commuter train use. Amtrak’s first batch of F40PHs, Nos. 200-229, were purchased for some of its shorter corridor oper... (more)

A pair of AEM7 electric locomotives are pulling a seven-car Northeast Direct Amtrak train 184, seen making a stop in New Carrollton, its first stop just nine miles after departing Washingto... (more)

"Preparing for a Kings Hawaiian Feast"

On the weekend before Thanksgiving of 2022, King's Hawaiian hosted special "Roll Home in Style" events, including two stationary meals and tw... (more)

"Kings Hawaiian Visits The Big Apple"

On the weekend before Thanksgiving of 2022, King's Hawaiian hosted special "Roll Home in Style" events, including two stationary meals and two ... (more)

Running nearly six hours late, the Portland section of the Empire Builder passes some BNSF ballast cars at Lyle. The snow on the nose has likely been aboard since Montana.

Led by "Day 1” heritage unit 301, the Portland section of the Empire Builder rolls to a stop at Wishram. Running nearly six hours late, the train will likely reach its final stop at Union Statio... (more)

Amtrak no. 5, the westbound California Zephyr climbs up the Truckee River Canyon from Reno Nevada to the summit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains at Donner Pass.

Amtrak Cascades F40PH NPCU 90252 passes through White Rock on Northbound Seattle, WA to Vancouver, BC train 516.

The old Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe passenger station in Flagstaff is an icon in the town, and is still in use for the two Amtrak passenger trains, the eastbound and westbound Southwest Chiefsmore)