For the details of this CB&Q/CRI&P wreck see: http://railfan44.blogspot.com/2014/01/major-passenger-train-wreck-montgomery.html
Amtrak's Denver Zephyr leaving for its overnight run with an early Amtrak rainbow of cars and locos. The lead E8A was built as CB&Q 9941B and became AMTK 333. Note the strange spark arrestors.
These are 500 hp Whitcomb/Canadian Locomotive Co. Model Number 75DE12C. Note lack of symmetry at top of hood. Was this pair coupled this way on a long-term basis?
Of all the train pictures I've taken, this has to show the most trash.
When this picture was taken, Amtrak was six-years old and still relying on some very tired second-hand E-units. And I didn't think much of these old girls then, having known them in their glory.... (more)
The Lark. A Roger Puta Photograph
CRI&P E6A 630 posing also and a commuter train.
The late Roger Puta's slide was scanned and posted by Marty Bernard.
Stored serviceable but with a doubtful future.
Caboose is #1005.
The Broadway Limited a couple months before Amtrak day.
Westbound
The Quad Cities Rocket Behind the baggage car is round-end observation dome lounge car of DRG&W heritage "Big Ben" serving breakfast. Because the train was not turned in the afternoon (o... (more)
