Westbound on the Racetrack.

Amtrak’s westbound “Southwest Chief” cruises through the curve at Ransom, Illinois, on the afternoon of June 9, 1990.

Only a handful of passengers greet the eastbound National Limited this afternoon. National Limited is led by former UP 926.

A "pepsi can" teams up with an F40 on a westbound at Brookfield.

Good morning, America, how are you
When exploring the Illinois Central in 1989-90, I couldn’t get the classic song by Steve Goodman, “City of New Orleans” from out of my mind. Dur... (more)

After being delayed in St. Louis on account of hitting an automobile, the northbound Ann Rutledge is late as it approaches the Alton, IL station stop.

A very early Amtrak "Denver Zephyr", with 4 domes

For some reason unknown to John, Amtrak's Quincy Zephyr is detouring to Chicago over ATSF, instead of making the run via Mendota on the BN as usual. The train utilized CNW equipment at this point... (more)

Eastbound "California Zephyr" back in the days of material handling cars.

Parlor car attendant waves a highball from the platform at Joliet, IL. GM&O 31 seat parlor "Springfield" carries the markers and provides the first class service on the Abraham Lincoln this day

Early Amtrak equipment mishmash

Illinois Zephyr

One of Amtrak's French-built turbotrains making a station stop southbound at Springfield, IL || June 1975

Early Amtrak behind an early F unit; former NP units pulling former GN train.

Ripping south on a chilly morning.