The first Viewliner II released from CAF USA in Elmira, NY has spent the week of 5-19-2014 running tests at Rensselaer. It is seen here testing with a heritage baggage car. Note how the doors swin... (more)

Amtrak's Florida bound Silver Meteor rushes south with a new ASC64 for power.

The first Viewliner II released from CAF USA in Elmira, NY rolls into Rensselaer, NY after an all day trip from Elmira. The Special Amtrak train consisting of AMTK 203, an Amfleet Café, the new b... (more)

Just nearing trackspeed, the Ethan Allen Express (Train #291) is knocking down the New York Central-style searchlights in Tivoli, NY.

The Texas Eagle makes its way north on to the UP Springfield Sub to Chicago.

Chicago-bound Pere Marquette rolls across a frozen-over Kalamazoo River on a beautiful winter morning. Rare is the winter when this river freezes, and even rarer to see it fully covered with 6" o... (more)

Lots of snow in the Montana Rockies this year, so much so that an avalanche closed this route near Java yesterday. Earlier in February the Empire Builder made for a fine, albeit late, sight curvin... (more)

Due to extreme cold and snowy conditions across the Chicago Metro area earlier in the week, Amtrak's Cardinal operated with Superliner equipment on both trains No. 51-5 and No. 50-8 along i... (more)

Amtrak P42 23 leads the Southbound Texas Eagle into Lockport.

The westbound Lake Shore Limited easily overtakes a boat on the Hudson River on a perfect fall evening near scenic Bear Mountain.

Amtrak's Texas Eagle, train #22, detours through Rockdale, TX account of trackwork on its normal route between Taylor and Longview, TX. The former I&GN depot makes a great prop, having seen the p... (more)

With the Amtrak Detours going on as work continues on the high speed rail line between St. Louis and Chicago the Amtrak Texas Eagle makes a rare appearance through Rural Sullivan Illinois.

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

Amtrak P42 98 leads the westbound Illinois Zephyr down Hollywood hill.

Amtrak P42 113 leads the eastbound Illinois Zephyr through Brookfield.