Amtrak 155 hustling towards Cromwell, IA, hoping to make up lost time which has placed it behind schedule.
Very Late Empire Builder works to make up time rounding a curve west of Wadena.
A four hour late CZ #6 heads east at West Kyune, 15 miles from the next scheduled stop at Helper.
As the fall colors begin to show, #8 slices through the S-curves on its way to La Crosse, WI. (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)
The westbound Capitol Limited stretches across the full span crossing the Potomac River. Four private cars on the rear end add to the length. The last car is visible exiting the tunnel.
The outbound Southwest Cheif races through West Hinsdale with Amtrak P42 #155, another Amtrak P42, and a pair of Amtrak Dash 8 P32BWH's.
The outbound SW Chief bears two Dash 8s today, for a total of 4 locomotives. Also bringing the paint schemes to a total of 4. The eastbound CZ had a P40DC #843.
Nikon D70, 70-200mm. www.bayarearailroading.com
SB Coast Starlight
Arrival West Palm Beach about 15 minutes late
MARC's reverse move deadhead train heads back to Washington for another load and passes PO30 at Rocks as the Capitol Limited starts is journey to Chicago.
