The scrapping of a classic, continued. The prime mover from an ALCO/MLW unit is loaded onto a trailer for further recycling offsite. This FL9 will be disassembled into sections and hauled off to... (more)
The scrapping of a classic, continued. As if proud of a fresh kill, the crane hoists the first chunk of this fallen FL9's body high for all nearby to see.
The scrapping of a classic. The scrappers successfully remove the first chunk of car body, but not without a fight. A few more cuts of the torch were necessary before she'd let go. This is the ... (more)
The scrapping of a classic. A scrapper torches the primer mover from an ALCO/MLW unit that met its fate just prior to this former Amtrak FL9... You're next, buddy.
The scrapping of a classic. I had the privilege of taking the last cab photo from this streamliner that made thousands of trips up and down the Hudson between Albany and New York City in its heyd... (more)
The scrapping of a classic. With the cab door having been removed (foreground), workers have easier access and more room to perform their scrapping operation making many cuts to the body and fram... (more)
The scrapping of a classic. At the Morristown & Erie facility amid a pile of trucks and wheel sets, the former Amtrak 486 was backed into position to let the scrappers finish their work.
The scrapping of a classic. Having been off the Amtrak roster for about 2003, the Morristown & Erie decided it was time to let this one go for good.
This was a nice surprise!
The 504 is the assigned yard engine, and the 140 is ready to head up the Sunset Limited.
The New Orleans Amtrak station on an early foggy morning.
The KCS office train was in town on this day when the Sunset Limited arrived.
The Amtrak Houston station sees some activity with the Sunset Limited in town during its scheduled 1 hour dwell.
The eastbound Sunset Limited notches up around a curve somewhere in west Texas. Today's train had an equipment substitution (Sleeper instead of Transdorm) which allowed this unique view.
The iconic station in Cincinnati looks good from so many angles.
