Amtrak #6 ran 8 hours late through Nevada and Utah this day due to winter storm induced problems in the Sierras.. For me that meant a daylight passage over Soldier Summit in Utah. It was running w... (more)

The Veterans and Phase 1 engines lead the westbound California Zephyr along the Colorado River at Dotsero, CO.

The Amtrak Veterans unit leads the Silver Star across the St. Lucie Canal.

The Veterans and Phase 1 engines lead the westbound California Zephyr along the Colorado River at Burns, CO.

The westbound California Zephyr winds through Gore Canyon with the Veterans and Phase 1 teamed up.

For the second time since the AEM-7 farewell, the 642 and 42 (electric and diesel-electric) Veterans units are nose to nose. they were being worked up to run on the 2016 Autumn Express.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, especially to those who are working or serving our country.

Running as advertised, Amtrak's Veterans unit makes an appearance in New Mexico as it leads Amtrak's Chicago bound Southwest Chief through Apache Canyon on a beautifully crisp winter’s afternoon... (more)

The 2016 Capital Region Toys for Tots train makes its first stop of the day on its mission to deliver toys, coats, hats and gloves to the less fortunate. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to d... (more)

The 2016 edition of the Capital Region Toys for Tots train, operating between Albany, NY and Rouses Point, NY to deliver ~40,000 toys to charities and families in need, pauses to meet the southbou... (more)

Night descends on the Capital Region Toys for Tots train as it comes right up to the border with Canada, preparing for the journey back to Albany. A distortion corrected wide angle shot captures t... (more)

The view from Dome Lounge #10031 "Ocean View" as the 2016 Capital Region Toys for Tots train passes Bulwagga Bay of Lake Champlian prior to making a stop in Port Henry.

After the tow of the Toys For Tots train completed it's run to Schenectady from Rensselaer, the crew that stepped off the train while the tow units cleared the way, the crew consisting of both Amt... (more)

The 2016 Toys For Tots train approaches the Schenectady Amtrak Station rounding the curve where it would continue on to Saratoga for the ceremony.

The 2016 Capital Region Toys for Tots train with the Amtrak "Veterans" unit in the lead at Port Henry, NY