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)

Amtrak P42DC 152 and 182 leading the California Zephyr Train AMTK 5 over the Donner Pass.

Amtrak P42DC 816 and 29 leading the three hours delayed California Zephyr Train AMTK 5 over the Donner Pass.

"Phase Tree"

On the afternoon of October 26th, 2022, Amtrak P32AC-DM 708 sits ready to lead Empire Service train 238 from Albany-Rensselaer Station with an interesting add... (more)

Amtrak 42 "The Pennsylvanian" climbs the West Slope of the Alleghenies towards its next stop in Altoona.

Amtrak train 3, the Southwest Chief, sits in Los Angeles Union Station after arriving from Chicago. Amtrak P42DC 123 is the lead locomotive, teamed with P42DC 66 – fitting, since this tr... (more)

Running 10 minutes late and leaving the setting sun behind, Amtrak train 4, the eastbound Southwest Chief, approaches Atwood, a junction of the BNSF’s San Bernardino Sub and Metrolink’s... (more)