Amtrak train 5, the tri-weekly westbound San Francisco Zephyr, crosses the snow-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains as it heads west from Chicago to Oakland … but, oddly, not to its namesake ... (more)

Having conquered Cajon Pass, the Pacific Railroad Society's 75th Anniversary special (symboled UP AMT966-02) heads across the Mojave Desert on its way from Los Angeles to Bakersfield. This is UP'... (more)

Keep The Trains Moving. On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Amtrak Empire Service Train 232 experienced a mechanical problem while underway. The next train, 234, was coupled to the front, and the co... (more)

The California Zephyr #5 train gets ready to cross Highway 72 in Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.

The California Zephyr exits Tunnel #1 at Plainview, Colorado.

The California Zephyr #5 train runs towards Tunnel #1 at Plainview, Colorado.

Amtrak engine #23 (P42DC) pulls the California Zephyr into the beautiful depot at Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

After doing testing in Boston, Amtrak Acela II is seen heading past the Princton Junction Station, back to Philadelphia.

"Cubed Rail Train in the Snow at Mill River"

Sleet continues to fall during the early morning hours of February 17th, 2024, as Amtrak MP15DC's 539 & 537 tow a Continuous Wel... (more)

Amtrak 129 Through Winter Park

Acela train 2253 passing through Metro-North's Harrison station.

A special move zips down the NEC with new Chargers and the Catenary Measurement car, a former Budd Metroliner that was converted to a "Michigan Coach" for a second lease on life. Its th... (more)

An almost matched Amtrak Midwest train heads out of the windy city with an Amfleet and Horizon car in the mix among the newer Siemens equipment.

Brand new 331 rests in the yard.

Due to a number of mechanical issues sidelining some of the SC44 Charger units, Amtrak 164, the Phase IV heritage unit, was called in to assist on the Hiawatha turns. Here it is seen (looking rela... (more)