Once again, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief encountered problems en route from Chicago to Los Angeles, and train 3 picked up a BNSF engine to assist it in Kansas City, at which point it was runn... (more)
The "Silver Star" makes quite an appearance in the I-4 corridor that has been in the news so much lately with SunRail & BrightLine services. Have a close look in the cab, btw...
Just south of Union Station is Amtrak’s 16th Street Engine Facility, where the carrier’s locomotives and cars get serviced and receive light repairs. With the Willis Tower looming in the back... (more)
Amtrak E-60 No. 975 leads a northbound train of Amfleet cars by Substation No. 17, just north of the 69.5 signal. The 975 was built by GE for Amtrak in March, 1976.