The California Zephyr runs through Barr Lake in Brighton, Colorado at sunrise, rousting a flock of birds that were in the trees.

The westbound California Zephyr is making good time as they have already clicked off a few miles into their trip all the way across Iowa. The train just left Burlington a few minutes ago and will ... (more)

The Southwest Chief makes good time running south of Wagon Mound, New Mexico

A railfan catches the Southwest Chief as it gets ready to leave the station at Las Vegas, New Mexico.

The Southwest Chief 3 train arrives at Blanchard, New Mexico, where strong winds have nearly ripped the name off the sign.

Amtrak engine 188 (P42DC) leads the Southwest Chief as it heads towards Raton, New Mexico.

The Southwest Chief runs south towards a cantilevered signal block.

The Southwest Chief 3 train meet the Southwest Chief 4 train just south of Las Vegas, New Mexico.

The Southwest Chief 3 train gets ready to pull out of the station at Las Vegas, New Mexico and will soon meet the 4 train just south of the City.

Great Divide Reflections The Front Range reflects across the Winter Park Express at Crescent, CO on a vibrant sunset.

The Winter Park Express Ski Train runs through Coal Creek Canyon taking skiers, hikers and snowboarders up to the resort in the Colorado Rocky Montains.

The Winter Park Express has gone through Big Ten Curve (the track in the background) and now rounds Blue Mountain as it gets ready to enter Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado.

After running through Coal Creek Canyon the Winter Park Express gets ready to climb the grade up to Tunnel #1 on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

The Winter Park Express Ski Train rounds the curve leading up to Tunnel #1 at Plainview, Colorado.

Amtrak #7, The Empire Builder, departs Essex, MT after a brief stop at the platform.