Empire Service train #280 making its station stop at Rhinecliff.

Amtrak Empire Service train 280 with P32AC-DM 711 at Garrison, New York.

Passing thru CP89 along the Hudson River and seconds from Rhinecliff Station. Last Amtrak Station before entering Metro North Territory.

On the morning of August 22nd, Amtrak P32AC-DM 709 leads Empire Service train 280 as it speeds south on the Hudson Line in Rhinecliff, New York. The Hudson Line is one of the last bastions for New... (more)

Southbound Amtrak train 280, an Albany - New York Penn "Empire Service" train passes under the New York Central era searchlight signal bridge in Rhinecliff, NY as it slows for the Rhinecliff stati... (more)

Fellow railfans give a wave to the engineer at the throttle of Amtrak 709 as the 280 cruises east through the small village of St. Johnsville.

Amtrak 708 in need of a paint job. Only running approximately 20 minutes late. Train from Niagara Falls.

Amtrak Empire Service train 280 southbound at Manitou.

Amtrak Empire Service train 280 passing Metro North's Dobbs Ferry Station.

Empire Service train 280 kicks up fresh snow as it races SB along the icy Hudson River on the 110 mph section of Amtrak's Hudson Line. 280 is on it's way from Niagara Falls to New York City In th... (more)

The most recent Empire Phase III repaint, AMTK 702, leads Empire Service 280 into Rensselaer. The train originated in Niagara Falls and is headed for New York Penn Station. The Albany skyline, whi... (more)

Through the Cut at Marble Hill: P32AC-DM #704 emerges through the cut at Marble Hill with Grand Central-bound Empire Service Train #280.