73 leads the Capital Limited around the big curve near Sand Patch Summit, eastbound on the west track due to track work. The windmills in the background were all turning, usually two or three aren... (more)
The Amtrak test train crawls up the 2.2% grade uphill toward the Stampede Tunnel at Martin. This is the first passenger train this line has seen in years!
The eastbound Capitol Limited slows for it's station stop at Cumberland through the narrows and past a stopped westbound autorack waiting for a helper.
The Westbound Cardinal is boarding six passengers on a snowy night at Prince.
Avoiding June 15th's derailment and hazmat spill in Schulenburg, the eastbound Sunset Limited utilizes a different routing between San Antonio and Houston, detouring at Flatonia to come through We... (more)
A five hour late Capitol Limited glides over Sandusky Bay as a thunder storm moves in off of Lake Erie.
This is my own answer to gas prices upwards of $4.00 a gallon---a most pleasant way to travel!!! "Go Amtrak and 'leave the driving to us!!!'"
It seems Amtrak cannot escape the snow. The #8 is finally approaching Little Falls at 0948hrs. Typically, this train would be long gone before the sun rises in this area.
Amtrak Adirondack approaches Cantic the Canadian Customs & Immigration stop with the Dome on its first trip north to Montreal on a beautiful fall day
The Texas Eagle makes a rare move over the Barnhart Wye at Tower 55 in an attempt to get into the passenger depot on the northside. Due to track work on the diamond, this train will make 3 reverse... (more)
Westbound Amtrak Ann Rutledge at Kirkwood on a beautiful autumn day with fall colors near their peak!!
A Divine sign? With two P42s covering equipment shortages on the Surfliner, it very well could be.
Southbound Pacific Surfliner #578 arrives in San Diego with a rare P42 on the point. Coaster train #651 prepares for its northbound departure in 20 minutes. 73 would end up staying in SoCal along ... (more)
The Coast Starlight enters the horseshoe curve on cuesta grade. Departing San Luis Obispo it is already an hour behind schedule. Nikon E995
Heading West towards Truckee, CA