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Amtrak Transcontinentals in California
California-bound rail travelers from the east have three choices to reach the Golden State: California Zephyr, Southwest Chief, Sunset Limited/Texas Eagle. A look back through the years including the now-defunct Desert Wind
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Photo ID: 346358

Looking a lot like a Christmas card, the 1 spot leads the Westbound California Zephyr through a snowy Winter Wonderland on Donner Pass.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Casa Loma, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 1
Train ID: AMTK 5
Photo Date: November 20, 2010


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By: Steven M. Welch

Added: Nov 24, 2010

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Photo ID: 340571

The eastbound California Zephyr passes over Butte Gulch on a beautiful September afternoon in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Shed 10, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 58
Train ID: AMTK 6
Photo Date: September 10, 2010


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By: Austin Seely

Added: Oct 08, 2010

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Photo ID: 335327

I have seen many UP units lead the Zephyr when a P42 goes down. Yet I have never seen a snow service GP38 do the honors.

Railroad: Union Pacific
Locomotive: EMD GP38-2
Location: Yuba Pass, California, USA
Locomotive #: UP 567
Train ID: AMTK 5
Photo Date: March 14, 2010


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By: Jamie Miller

Added: Aug 21, 2010

Views: 6,475
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Photo ID: 321484

The California Zephyr

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: F40PHR
Location: Oakland, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 408
Train ID: AMTK 6
Photo Date: July 18, 1994


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By: Marty Bernard

Added: Apr 20, 2010

Views: 3,386
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Photo ID: 318177

Amtrak's California Zephyr heads west at Soda Springs.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Soda Springs, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 76
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: June 24, 1999


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By: Joe Vittitoe

Added: Mar 22, 2010

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Photo ID: 307274

A very late Amtrak #3, the Italic Southwest Chief (or was it the Southwest Limited in 1979?) blasts through San Dimas on its way to Los Angeles. Led by a trio of EMD SDP40Fs, the tr... (more)

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: EMD SDP40F
Location: San Dimas, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 518
Train ID: 3
Photo Date: July 02, 1979


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By: Craig Walker

Added: Dec 16, 2009

Views: 6,263
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Photo ID: 298185

The westbound California Zephyr approaches Truckee.CA.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Truckee, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 97
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: September 17, 1998


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By: phil cotterill

Added: Sep 23, 2009

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Photo ID: 292495

Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief, running nearly 12 hours late, makes a rare appearance with a sunlit nose through the Santa Ana Canyon.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Yorba Linda, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 172
Train ID: #3
Photo Date: July 25, 2009


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By: Ryan D. Humphrey

Added: Jul 31, 2009

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Photo ID: 290877

The westbound Amtrak Super Chief is passing by Terminal Tower and is about to enter the platforms at LAUPT

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: EMD F7(A)
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Locomotive #: ATK 307
Train ID: 3
Photo Date: June, 1972


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By: cz17

Added: Jul 16, 2009

Views: 7,628
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Photo ID: 282089

Running a few minutes late, Amtrak's eastbound Sunset Limited approaches Pepper Ave. on the former SP Alhambra Sub in the early winter evening light.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Pepper Ave., California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 52
Train ID: AMTK 2
Photo Date: December 28, 2008


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By: southlandwarrior

Added: Apr 30, 2009

Views: 3,055
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Photo ID: 273715

The Amtrak "Super Chief" is seen westbound in the early morning sunlight at east summit switch. Soon to be renamed the "Southwest Limited", it is still using the Santa Fe equipment that was the "S... (more)

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: EMD F7(A)
Location: Hesperia, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 304
Train ID: 3
Photo Date: May, 1972


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By: cz17

Added: Feb 28, 2009

Views: 13,284
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Photo ID: 264093

As luck would have it, the Southwest Chief is running late. Seen here passing MOW workers clearing switches at Summit on a beautiful snowy December morning.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Cajon Pass, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 70
Train ID: AMTK 3
Photo Date: December 18, 2008


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By: Elliott J. Barber

Added: Dec 20, 2008

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Photo ID: 246554

The eastbound Amtrak Super Chief is preparing to leave Pasadena

Railroad: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (ATSF)
Locomotive: EMD F7(A)
Location: Pasadena, California, USA
Locomotive #: ATSF 305L
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: July, 1971


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By: cz17

Added: Aug 13, 2008

Views: 6,311
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Photo ID: 246379

With Mission Tower in the distance, Amtrak's eastbound Southwest Chief is less than a mile into its cross country journey to Chicago having just departed LAUPT. Train #4 is passing San Diego Jct. ... (more)

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P42DC
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 181
Train ID: AMT 4
Photo Date: August 10, 2008


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By: southlandwarrior

Added: Aug 11, 2008

Views: 4,557
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Photo ID: 246109

The westbound Amtrak "San Francisco Zephyr" is rounding the Cold Spring Canyon curve and will head east for a short while. Barely visable is one of Espee's full length domes

Railroad: Southern Pacific Railroad
Locomotive: EMD FP7
Location: Coldstream Canyon, California, USA
Locomotive #: SP 6448
Train ID: AMTK 5
Photo Date: September, 1971


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By: cz17

Added: Aug 10, 2008

Views: 7,466
Comments: 2

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