Amtrak 79 leads the southbound Starlight out of the Westfir Tunnel and into Oakridge

Gleaming in the setting sun Amtrak No. 11, the Southbound Coast Starlight, rolls along a very dry Central Coast of California.

The engine crew changes, handing the reigns over for the continuation of the journey of the Coast Starlight.

The Coast Starlight rolls along, 2 hours later than normal due to track work on the Union Pacific near Crescent Lake.

Running late, the Coast Starlight nears Klamath Falls with Mt. Shasta in the background.

Due to trackwork, Amtrak's Coast Starlight was held at Klamath Falls for two additional hours. The train is seen skirting the northeastern edge of the Upper Klamath Lake just after 10:30 on a warm... (more)

On the last day of June the southbound Coast Starlight is running on time after arriving early into SLO. The new baggage cars really pop out on these trains.

Shadows are lengthening in the late afternoon sun as southbound No. 11, the Coast starlight crosses the Edna Valley. This is a Wine Growing region in San Luis Obispo County. Islay Hill, a Volcani... (more)

Due to having to run back to LA to pick up new power because the previous trailing unit (AMTK 510) blew a crank case, Amtrak's Coast Starlight is now roughly 3 hours down as it heads north through... (more)

The northbound Coast Starlight passes early spring daffodils as it rolls through Junction City, Ore., heading for Portland and Seattle.

The Coast Starlight, No. 14 , northbound in the fog along the Carpenteria Bluffs with ATSF Business Car No. 33, the Tamalpais, adding a touch of class.

The southbound Coast Starlight No. 11, rounds into the old Southern Pacific Station. Spine cars occupy the siding while a set of helpers wait assignment.

Amtrak's Coast Starlight heads through the western edge of Price Canyon on its way into Pismo Beach.

Amtrak's Coast Starlight is nearing the end of its scaling of Cuesta Pass as it rolls over the iconic Stenner Creek Viaduct.

As the days begin to grow longer, passengers and crews aboard Amtrak's Southbound Coast Starlight get treated to the spectacular coastal sunsets that the Pacific Ocean has to offer. Amtrak #11 is ... (more)