Change of motive power at Washington's Union Station. These diesels pulled the northbound Crescent from New Orleans and electric power will take over for the remainder of the trip.

Running three hours late, the northbound Crescent changes motive power at Washington's Union Station. This AEM-7 will power the train north for the remainder of its trip from the Big Easy to the ... (more)

An aerial shot of the Washington Terminal behind Union Station. A mix of Amtrak and MARC trains being switched during a mid day lull.

An aerial shot of a pair of Amtrak AEM-7s 953 and 931 head to the Amtrak Ivy City complex from Union Station. The Washington DC Bus Terminal is at the top.

An aerial view of Union Station in Washington DC. The station has the modern rounded roof at the left edge of the photo. The Washington and Lincoln monuments are clearly visible in the skyline.

An aerial view of Amtrak's sprawling Ivy City complex. A variety of power and cars can been seen. CSX and Amtrak main tracks are visible to the left of the complex.

"Midday Congressional" just after arrival from New York

Pullman car interior: standard double bedroom. Car is DOVER HARBOR, restored to 1930's appearance.

PC 4879 ready to take the Ney York section of the Crescent North

We are now almost a year into Amtrak, but there is little evidence on the ready track for Washington Union Station. B&O, RF&P, SCL are all in Amtrak while the Southern continues to hold out.

An Amtrak switcher moves a MARC commuter train around the yard amongst a mixture of single and bilevel cars. Taken suspiciously from the parking garage.

Observation "George Washington" on "Afternoon Congressional" to right

On "Afternoon Congressional"; B&O's "Capitol Limited" to right