A CSX work project necessitated Amtrak's diversion over the Selkirk/Carman Branch from CP169 at Mohawk. The bridge is normally only used by CSX trains bound for Selkirk Yard and beyond, but is a ... (more)

After working what seemed to be an endless 10 hour job, I couldn’t wait to go home, only to realize that an Amtrak hadn't passed by. So I ventured out to the Pass, hiked to a favorite location o... (more)

Amtrak's tri-weekly Cardinal begins their night run across the C&O from Huntington towards Indianapolis, and on to Chicago, with a fresh crew and the usual 7-car consist. Next stop: Ashland, KY, ... (more)

The Texas Eagle heads south into Lockport, fast approaching 2nd Street.

The Empire Builder starts its decent down Short Line Hill which extends from Merriam Park to Chestnut Street along the former Milwaukee Road right-of-way through St. Paul.

The Empire Builder is just shy of five hours late as it comes through Minneapolis Junction passing the Friends of 261 shop in the middle of the wye in Minneapolis' Beltrami neighborhood. A... (more)

The Empire Builder passes the classic Northrup King Building in the Northeast neighborhood of Minneapolis on a cold clear November day. Right not the train is running close to five and hal... (more)

Amtrak 06T negotiates the broad curve entering Bolivar at MP 295.

A nearly 3 hour late Capitol Limited rolls east along the CSX Keystone Sub past the venerable Conrail work car stationed at the summit as the train heads for Washington D.C.

AMTK 96 leads VIA 97 through the construction site of Bay Street bridge and the new James Street North GO Station. Two tracks and station platforms will be added to the left side of the existing t... (more)

The Lake Shore Limited rolls on east along the Mohawk River with some fall color as a backdrop. Amtrak's Phase IV heritage engine trails in today's consist. The area in the foreground was once a p... (more)

A southbound Amtrak rounds a bend on the relocated main line around the site of Potomac Yard. With the exception of the DC skyline in the background, this area is virtually unrecognizable compare... (more)

The Texas Eagle in Grand Prairie on the wanna be double track maineline

Passengers say goodbye as Amtrak's eastbound Pennsylvanian approaches the station in Johnstown.