Chasing the California Zephyr is an endurance test - it doesn't provide many opportunities to leisurely scope out vantage points and get ahead of the train. Climbing quickly to get into position, ... (more)
Builder at Bison Amtrak’s eastbound Empire Builder crosses the big fill just east of Bison, Montana, during a snowy crossing of Marias Pass on December 21, 1998. Three GE P40DC “Gen... (more)
The California Zephyr rolls through the barren and stark, yet beautiful countryside of Utah.
The California Zephyr has just exited the tunnel at Beavertail Mountain.
The California Zephyr rolls into Glenwood Springs as a raft floats down the Colorado River.
The California Zephyr heads over the Colorado River at Bull Gulch.
The California Zephyr twists and turns through the Rockies under threatening skies.
The California Zephyr snakes its way through Byers Canyon
The California Zephyr snakes its way through magnificent scenery among red rock mountains.
Take A Spin On Your Anniversary. In preparation for its trip to Chicago later today as the trailing unit on the eastbound Southwest Chief, AMTK 822, wearing one of the commemorative paint s... (more)
The Auto Train heads over Neabsco Creek on a fine summer day.
"Shore Line East Visits the Hartford Line"
AMTK 818 leads the Crescent City into Beaumont Station.
Eventually...All Good Things Come to an End. Looking back on my travels aboard the popular Reno Fun Train...its hard to image that the likelihood of this train operating again is low. From... (more)