The veterans unit pops into a clearing on the bridge.

A few of the 40 million people that visit Washington Union Station each year are seen waiting for rides out front of the magnificent structure.

The northbound Silver Star rounds the curve near BWI.

Conductor Manny is always pleasant, but he had an extra pep in his step on this day. After 30 years on the railroad this was his last trip, and he took time to bid farewell to his regulars. Happ... (more)

The Albuquerque station, built in 2002, is known as the Alvarado Transportation Center. It serves Amtrak, Greyhound, and local bus lines.

The Albuquerque station, built in 2002, is known as the Alvarado Transportation Center. It serves Amtrak, Greyhound, and local bus lines.

The Southwest Chief streaks across some scenic portions of desert on a fine afternoon.

The Southwest Chief streaks across some scenic portions of desert on a fine afternoon.

The station at Las Vegas, NM is a two story Spanish Mission style building built in 1899, and is served today by the Southwest Chief.

The station at Las Vegas, NM is a two story Spanish Mission style building built in 1899, and is served today by the Southwest Chief.

The station at Raton, NM, is a beautiful example of Spanish influence on the area. The station dates back to 1903 and is served today by the Southwest Chief.

The Southwest Chief makes its way over scenic Raton Pass.

The interior of the Altoona Amtrak Station (which is a multi modal facility having a Greyhound ticket window across from the Amtrak ticket window, features a neat painting of various railroad powe... (more)

Heading up the hill with a coal train.

The NS Juniata shops displays an interesting sign, with number boards 1999-2017 denoting the time period of NS ownership of the facility.