The Southwest Chief near Mesita, NM.

The Southwest Chief trots along through the scenic yet rugged countryside west of Albuquerque.

The setting sun scours the Earth with intense golden light as the Southwest Chief blasts into view from behind the underpass on its way to Los Angeles.

The Southwest Chief soars through the beautifully rugged quintessential American southwest landscape of New Mexico.

The Southwest Chief glides through the classic terrain of its namesake.

The Southwest Chief makes tracks through the classic terrain of its namesake.

The daily Southwest Chief rolls into the quiet town of Lamy... A place off the beaten path that time has forgotten. Passengers make their way to the station a little before train time, seemingly ... (more)

Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief train No. 3 splits the historic Santa Fe semaphore signals at the Colmor intermediates on its way to Albuquerque, N.M., and points west.

Two units lead the westbound Pennsylvanian over the Alleghenies

Amtrak P097 races past the slower CSX train on his way to Jacksonville.

Having completed its battle up Cuesta Pass, AMTK 164 leads Amtrak 14, the northbound Coast Starlight, downgrade and into Santa Margarita. At this point on the Coast Subdivision, the railroad moves... (more)

The Spokane-Portland leg of the Empire Builder has arrived at PDX and will wye after crossing the Steel Bridge, for the return trip to Spokane.

Power off the Pennsylvanian.

Amtrak Train Number 52, the "Auto Train" prepares to depart from the Sanford, FL terminal for the 17 hour trip to Lorton, VA. This photo was taken with permission.