This was definitely early Amtrak. The motive power consists of two RF&P E8s, and a Union Pacific E9B unit. The "Silver Star heads north near Releigh, NC on May 16, 1975. Photo from my collectio... (more)

Train 61, the southbound Montrealer, makes its station stop in St. Albans. During the extended visit, the power was refueled before continuing on toward Washington.