The southbound Amtrak passes through Brighton Park, back when the semaphores were still hanging. This junction was manually controlled via the switch tender in the little shanty. Now the junctio... (more)

The westbound Illinois Zephyr having arrived early at La Grange Road departs on time into the setting sun.

The east end of Amtrak Train #313, which is slightly less interesting than the other end, and was headed by F40PH NPCU 406 and Veterans Unit 42.

Amtrak 54 sits in the Amtrak yard in Chicago.

Various Amtrak power sits at the Lumber Street shops in Chicago.

Amtrak 54 heads South to St. Louis. Looks like the lead unit has the Illinois High Speed Rail sticker on it.

Amtrak P42DC #54 leads the eastbound 'Maple Leaf' through Stuart Street Yard in Hamilton, ON. For more pics & videos from my collection see my website at http://northamericabyrail.info/

A pair of UP Business Cars hitch a ride on the rear of Amtrak Train #316 to St. Louis. The "Portola" and the "Idaho" came down on UP Train SCBKC 14 behind UP 4610 earlier this afternoon from Coun... (more)

......And here is the train that the "Thunderbird" came to rescue, slowing down as it approaches East Glacier

Amtrak's Westbound Lake Shore Limited cleans out a crossing after over two feet of snow was dumped on the area.

Amtrak's Westbound Lake Shore Limited cleans out a crossing after over two feet of snow was dumped on the area.

#54 and #97 head the California Zephyr across the pointwork and away out of Martinez on a hot May morning - its a long way to Chicago. See more at www.youthwith.fotopic.net

The last time I was in Emeryville was in 1998 while waiting to change from the Zephyr to the Starlight. I tried a couple hand-supported night photos on 35mm slide film. Needless to say, they did... (more)

The Lakeshore limited is nearing the end of their Toledo station stop and will shortly depart to continue their race westward away from the rising sun. Though not visible, this day's train has Am... (more)