Amtrak 4 slows down due to signal issues during a thunderstorm. The famed “Wagon Mound” can be seen among the dark clouds and distant thunderheads.

The California Zephyr passes through Carr, Colorado as it runs on the Greeley Sub towards Denver.

The California Zephyr #5 train runs through West Tonville on the Brush Sub at sunrise.

Somewhat unusual at this late date is Amtrak GE P40DC No. 816 leading the California Zephyr. The train has just arrived after its long trip from the west coast at Chicago Union Station on May 17, ... (more)

The eastbound Empire Builder rolls through the Columbia River Gorge, not far from the Bridge of the Gods.

On Memorial Day, Amtrak's eastbound Capitol Limited #30 shoots up the Barnesville grade with a mile-long horn salute from a friend in the cab.

Amtrak Cardinal train No.51 clearing Lafayette Junction. The Beech Grove train is leading in front.

The California Zephyr runs through Rollinsville, Colorado as a massive thunderhead blooms in the background along the Front Range.

The California Zephyr heads downhill into the sun at Rocky, Colorado as it gets ready to enter Little Ten Curve while running on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

On March 15, 2015, Amtrak’s Winter Park Express ski train is passing milepost 19 at the west end of Rocky, Colorado. Leading the eastbound train is specially-painted “America’s Railroad Salu... (more)

Amtrak's Acela Express roars past the SEPTA's diminutive station at Marcus Hook, PA, as the sun begins to dip under the impressive catenary structures built by he Pennsy way back in the early 1900... (more)

AMTK No 119 leads its train through the Allegheny tunnel in Gallitzin, PA, bound for Pittsburgh. The Gallitzin tunnel was built in 1854 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, and later expanded to 2 track... (more)

Decided to set the alarm a bit early this morning and head east of Denver to get a shot of the westbound Zephyr (with service now restored between Chicago and Denver). Set up for this shot at the ... (more)

A westbound Keystone, led by AMTK No 665, traverses the Swatara Creek in Middletown, PA, just shy of the town's station with Harrisburg, its final destination.

AMTK No 665 leads a westbound Amtrak Keystone through Middletown, PA, passing the former PRR freight house, seen to the right. PRR's passenger station was at one time just behind the train, while... (more)