Amtrak Empire Service and a local Metro North train pass in the distance.

The 712 leads a southbound Empire Service Train past Bannerman's Castle on Pollepel Island on the Hudson River.

The 712 leads a southbound Empire Service Train out of Breakneck tunnel.

A southbound Pacific Surfliner makes its way past the San Clemente Pier.

A northbound Pacific Surfliner makes its way up the coast of southern California during golden hour as people enjoy the sunset on the beach.

Surfers ride waves and a Pacific Surfliner rides along the coast of southern California at last light.

A lone woman is perched on the beach with a book in hand... The passing Pacific Surfliner train didn't phase her in the least. To each their own!

A railfan's paradise... San Clemente offers wonderful beach views with plenty of train action. Even my wife and two boys enjoyed watching this Pacific Surfliner roll through the heart of this beac... (more)

A perfectly matched Pacific Surfliner set rolls past the San Clemente Pier as the sun tries to burn off the marine layer on this quiet morning.

Amtrak travels right through the heart of Ashland, VA, right on past the front doors of Randolph Macon College with a station stop a block away making it a convenient travel choice for students.

The southbound Palmetto crosses the James River in Richmond, and some fall foliage is still hanging on even though it's December!

Stainless steel on a classic streamliner, taken at the Streamliners at Spencer event.

Old and new rest in the yard.

The Autumn Express raced Amtrak Empire Service train 254 up the Hudson River on opposite shores this past fall (photo taken aboard the Autumn Express).

Two NJ Transit trains travel through A Interlocking back when it was open air. This area has been built over and forever changed. You can really see the grade as the tracks dip down toward the tub... (more)