A blackbird photo bombs Amtrak engine 151 as it leads the California Zephyr through the Denver Yard and to Denver's Union Station.

Storm clouds at sunset catch the California Zephyr #6 train passing by Barr Lake in Brighton, Colorado.

The California Zephyr emerges from Tunnel #29 in Pinecliffe, Colorado as it heads west on the Moffat Tunnel Sub.

The California Zephyr arrives in Denver, Colorado and crosses over the South Platte River prior to backing up into Denver's downtown Union Station.

The eastbound Empire Builder departs downtown St. Paul on a beautiful late Spring morning in the Twin Cities.

Regional train 186 crosses the Buckingham Branch diamond at Doswell on their way up the RF&P.

Amtrak's Empire Builder rolls out of St. Paul, MN after completing its scheduled stop at St. Paul Union Depot downtown and is see here making its way down the Mississippi River as it begins the fi... (more)

The Silver Star hustles through Garner with a P42 and Charger for power.

The Silver Star just departed DC and heads away from the Washington Monument as they begin the trip down the RF&P Sub and points south on the way to Miami.

Running slightly behind schedule, a pair of P42's hustle Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited east out of Rochester, New York after completing their station stop. With fresh snow on the ground, the train ro... (more)

Some Colorado River rafters enjoy a shoreline lunch as Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr curves overhead while negotiating Little Gore Canyon east of Radium, Colorado, on June 20, 2023.

A bright sunrise greets the California Zephyr as Amtrak engine 151 (P42DC) passes the signal at Wiggins, Colorado.

The California Zephyr gets ready to split the signals at Wiggins, Colorado as it leaves a bright sunrise behind.

Auto Train runs its last few miles before reaching the northern Terminus in Lorton, with passengers enjoying the view of the scenic creeks and rivers of Virginia before preparing to continue their... (more)

The Star flashes past the former Amtrak station in Sanford. The stop was closed years ago. Note the new dynamic lines which are being applied to grade crossings.