To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and to honor those that have served in all modern conflicts, Amtrak unveiled a specially painted P42 today in Washington DC. It is seen here... (more)

Another Amtrak one-of-a-kind. The 569 was acquired in a swap with CSX for F40s a number of years back.

A rare view of the nation's capital shows the south portal leading to the last stretch of Amtrak owned and controlled track before crossing into CSX territory.

Acela 2000, class leader, sits on the edge of the high level looking down upon an AEM-7.

The Columbus Circle renovations are complete.

The interior of a Superliner II Sleeper, showing roomettes with the "Empire Rebuild" interiors that are the now current standard. It's quite a change from the 70's "Price is Right" interior color... (more)

It was like the yard crews knew I had my camera with me, but they didn't. Sometimes it just works out.

A passenger head down the platform as a trio of Acela train sets wait in the station to head up the road.

The Amtrak Silver Star snakes its way out of the nation's capital with the Capitol building in the background. Seeing the monuments pass by is my favorite part of a train ride through DC just sou... (more)

Three AEM-7s are seen in for some work.

The "cafe" side of the Cross Country Cafe, also known as a Superliner Diner-Lounge.

So that's what a semi-permanently attached car end looks like when detached! This photo reminds me of a boy that couldn't have been more than 10 years old at National Train Day who was intently c... (more)

Spring time in the nation's capital.

Acelas are heavier than European relatives due to more stringent impact standards in the US, and with that comes an increased need for braking power; with three rotors per axle.

AC/DC - not the band, just two different traction powered Toasters.