A reincarnation of the springtime specials once run by the Pacific Rail Society. "Retro" unit #145 leading as the train passes on the Tehachapi Loop on its way to an overnight stop in Bakersfield.... (more)

Amtrak herritage unit #156 makes a brief stop in Red Wing on its return run from St. Paul to Chicago.

Amtrak 156 is leading 808, the "Baby Builder," to Chicago here at East Oakland on the BNSF's St. Paul Subdivision.

The "Baby Builder" featuring Amtrak 156 rolls into Red Wing.

The baby builder #808 has just departed the Midway depot for it return trip to Chicago.

A few minutes after leaving Red Wing, the "Baby Builder" rips through Frontenac at track speed.

Another four car Empire Builder comes down Short Line Hill heading for the bluff. Here it's seen at Chestnut Street in downtown St. Paul, MN.

An interesting baby Builder flashes by Wisconsin farms, giving extra toots on the horn acknowledging the fandom up on the ridge getting the shot.

The Empire Builder glides down Short Line Hill as the Union Pacific's G-DAMNSL 1-4A patiently waits for traffic and signals to clear.

Amtrak 808 makes a two minute station stop at Red Wing, a scenic town along the Mississippi River. Several railfans were out to capture Amtrak heritage unit 156 leading the Empire Builder.

Amtrak 808, a shortened Empire builder running between St. Paul and Chicago, roars past a set of Canadian Pacific hump power at Oakland. Heritage unit 156 is leading.

Heritage unit 156 leads the "Baby Builder" (train 808) through Frontenac, Minnesota on its way to the Windy City. Due to flooding in North Dakota, Amtrak is running this four car Empire Builder b... (more)

AMTK 156 leads a "Baby Builder" down the CP River Sub. Amtrak's service has been disrupted due to flooding thus this train only runs from St. Paul to Chicago.

Amtrak's #808 at Midway Depot with lead engine in Heritage paint to celebrate Amtrak's 40th anniversary. The second train is #808 as well, having just come up from Chicago as #807

Amtrak's #808 at Midway Depot with lead engine in Heritage paint to celebrate Amtrak's 40th anniversary. Private car "Gritty Palace" is on the stub track