Making good timing as usual.
Amtrak's eastbound Cardinal has just exited the Alleghany Tunnel, eastbound on the C&O mainline from Hinton to Clifton Forge. This is the highest point elevation on the C&O between Hinton and Clif... (more)
The marina stirs as yet another Amtrak heads for Washington DC on a beautiful morning.
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A two-and-a-half hour late westbound Empire Builder pulls into Grand Forks on a crisp spring morning. Not helping the situation is a slow order along this three-mile stretch of track into t... (more)
Amtrak's Southwest Chief accelerates westward after a station stop in Mendota ducking under another endangered CB&Q signal bridge.
A late running Amtrak train #3 decends Cajon Pass near Blue Cut in the very early morning.
Holland's Tulip Festival is in full swing this week, and the tulips are bursting to life with color after some recent wet weather. This morning the flowers are greeted with sunshine and warm weath... (more)
The westbound Cardinal knocks down the signal at East End of Dock on a very mild March evening. The reflection of the red signals can be seen shining off the amfleet coaches.
Under the ever-watchful gaze of Mt. Baker, an only slightly late Seattle section of the westbound Empire Builder brakes for its next-to-last stop on the journey from Chicago.
Number 3 slows for its station stop at Mendota as it passes the "Welcome" sign.
With a 3:15pm departure out of Chicago Union Station, the Southwest Chief starts their 2256 miles trip on time. The 1st stop for the Chief will be Naperville, IL in 28 miles at 3:50pm. #3 usually ... (more)
Proudly she stands!!
Welcome to Kirkwood!!
Four units lead a late Empire Builder under Lexington Pkwy just west of downtown St. Paul.