From on board Amtrak's Southwest Chief, here we knock down a semaphore signal as our train quickly traverses the high-desert terrain while a thunderstorm brews in the distance.

Splitting the blades, Amtrak's Southwest Chief passes through an active pair of semaphore signals located outside of Springer, NM. Highlighted are only two of many in the area that remain operatio... (more)

With a friendly wave from the crew, Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 passes through some active (soon to be replaced) semaphore signals as it enters into Watrous, NM, on a beautifully warm sp... (more)

It's a beautifully picturesque summer afternoon and here we see BNSF #3812 as it leads a 30 car tonnage train beneath the "Devil's Throne" in Cerrillos, NM. Due to current track maintena... (more)

While kicking up a cloud of dust, Amtrak's eastbound Southwest Chief #4 is seen as it speeds past a set of active semaphore signals in Watrous, NM.

Here we see Conductor Montoya giving a thumbs up as his train, Amtrak's eastbound Southwest Chief #4 slowly pulls away from the station platform in Lamy, NM.

Here we see Amtrak's Southwest Chief representing Phases III, IV, and V moments prior to knocking down a semaphore signal as it makes its way through Cerrillos, NM.

Here we see Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 as it slowly negotiates the twists and turns of famous Glorieta Pass on a stunningly crisp early Spring afternoon.

Featured here, the setting sun illuminates a semaphore signal located in Chapelle, NM. Seen is only one of many active signals that currently reside along BNSF's Glorieta & Raton Subdivisions.

Once again representing Phases III, IV, and V Amtrak's Southwest Chief splits the blades as it makes its way through Bernal, NM on a beautifully hot late Spring afternoon. Highlighted are only two... (more)

Splitting the blades, Amtrak's original veterans unit #42 leads Amtrak's Southwest Chief through an intermediate pair of semaphore signals just west of Chapelle, NM.

Here we see Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief #3 as it rounds a curve minutes prior to ascending Glorieta Pass on a warm and sunny spring afternoon.

Moments before the setting sun disappears completely, Amtrak’s westbound Southwest Chief travels past an active set of semaphore signals. While many of these historic signals have fallen in rece... (more)

With a friendly wave from the crew, here's a glimpse of Amtrak's Los Angeles bound Southwest Chief #3 as it makes it's way through Canyoncito, NM on a beautifully warm late May afternoon.

February 6, 2015. Seen here, Amtrak’s westbound Southwest Chief #3 descends off of Glorieta Pass and into Canyoncito, NM on a beautifully warm winter afternoon. Today's train features Phase III ... (more)